Media and Entertainment

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences provides information on the computer and video game industry.
Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
3183 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 196 F 13
Los Angeles, CA, 90010-1280
Tel: (310) 484-2560
https://www.interactive.org

Founded in 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of motion pictures, and has an honorary membership of more than 7,000 film artists and professionals.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA, 90211-1907
Tel: (301) 247-3000
https://www.oscars.org

The Alliance for Women in Media provides education, networking opportunities, and advocacy to promote and protect women in media and entertainment.
Alliance for Women in Media (AWM)
2365 Harrodsburg Road, A325
Lexington, KY, 40504-3335
Tel: (202) 750-3664
https://allwomeninmedia.org

The American Cinema Editors offers seminars and an annual student competition as part of its Eddie Awards.
American Cinema Editors (ACE)
Marx Brothers Building
5555 Melrose Ave., Room 108
Los Angeles, CA, 90038
Tel: (323) 956-2900
https://americancinemaeditors.org

The American Society of Journalists and Authors provides educational workshops and seminars, networking opportunities, discount services, and other benefits to independent writers.
American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)
355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, NY, 10017-6603
Tel: (212) 997-0947
Email: asjaoffice@asja.org
http://asja.org

The Asian American Journalists Association provides education and career support to Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists and journalist students.
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)
Tel: (202) 729-8383
Email: support@aaja.org
https://www.aaja.org

The Association for Women in Communications provides professional education, leadership development programs, and networking opportunities for members.
Association for Women in Communications (AWC)
4730 S. National Ave., Suite A1
Springfield, MO, 65810-2780
Tel: (417) 409-2492
Fax: (417) 886-3685
Email: members@womcom.org
https://www.womcom.org

The Association of American Publishers offers an extensive Web site to learn about the book business.
Association of American Publishers (AAP)
1730 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC, 20006-4706
Tel: (202) 347-3375
Tel 2: (202) 347-3690
https://publishers.org

The Association of Independents in Radio is a global social and professional network for independent and staff radio professionals in various disciplines.
Association of Independents in Radio (AIR)
178 Columbus Ave., #237190
SMB #43717
New York, NY, 10023-9672
Email: membership@airmedia.org
https://airmedia.org

The Association of Public Radio Engineers provides education, outreach, and regulatory support, and works to develop best practices in public radio engineering.
Association of Public Radio Engineers (APRE)
6105 Creekview Court
Harrisburg, NC, 28075-7598
Tel: (704) 607-3102
https://www.apre.us

The Casting Society of America is a membership organization for casting directors in film, television, theater, and new media.
Casting Society of America (CSA)
1812 W. Burbank Blvd., #1041
Burbank, CA, 91506-1315
Tel: (323) 472-1172
Email: info@castingsociety.com
http://www.castingsociety.com

The Digital Media Association provides education and advocacy for the digital media industry.
Digital Media Association (DiMA)
529 14th St., NW, Suite 1085
Washington, DC, 20045-2004
Tel: (202) 792-5663
https://dima.org

The Directors Guild of America is a national labor organization that represents the creative and economic rights of directors and members of the directorial team that work in film, TV, commercials, documentaries, news, sports, and new media.
Directors Guild of America (DGA)
7920 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA, 90046-3300
Tel: (800) 421-4173
Tel 2: (310) 289-2000
https://www.dga.org

The Dow Jones News Fund offers information on print and online journalism careers, college and university journalism programs, high school journalism workshops, scholarships, internships, and job listings.
Dow Jones News Fund (DJNF)
PO Box 300
Princeton, NJ, 08543-0300
Tel: (609) 452-2820
Fax: (609) 520-5477
Email: djnf@dowjones.com
https://www.dowjonesnewsfund.org

The Entertainment Software Association provides membership benefits for professionals in the computer and video game industry.
Entertainment Software Association (ESA)
601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC, 20001-3743
https://www.theesa.com

The Independent Book Publishers Association is a not-for-profit trade organization that provides educational and marketing opportunities, discount benefits, guidance, and advocacy for authors and independent publishers.
Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)
1020 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Suite 204
Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266-5129
Tel: (310) 546-1818
Fax: (310) 546-3939
Email: info@IBPA-online.org
https://www.ibpa-online.org

The International Game Developers Association has a mission to advance the careers and enhance the lives of game development professionals.
International Game Developers Association (IGDA)
1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 705
Toronto, ONTARIO, Canada, M4P 3A1
Email: info@igda.org
https://www.igda.org

The Motion Picture Association is the trade association of the American film industry and home video and television industries, and it operates the voluntary movie ratings system in cooperation with the National Association of Theater Owners.
Motion Picture Association (MPAA)
15301 Ventura Blvd., Building E
Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403-5885
Tel: (818) 995-6600
https://www.motionpictures.org

The Motion Picture Editors Guild is a national labor organization that helps to improve conditions for workers by securing better pay, better health insurance, safer work environments, and receiving credit when artistic contributions have been made.
Motion Picture Editors Guild (MPEG)
7715 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 200
Hollywood, CA, 90046-3912
Tel: (800) 705-8700
Tel 2: (323) 876-4770
https://www.editorsguild.com

MPA – The Association of Magazine Media provides education and advocacy for magazine media professionals.
MPA – The Association of Magazine Media
757 Third Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, NY, 10017-2013
Tel: (212) 872-3700
Email: mpa@magazine.org
https://www.magazine.org

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences provides information on career opportunities in the television industry.
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS)
450 Park Ave. South, 3rd Fl.
New York, NY, 10016-7320
Tel: (212) 586-8424
Fax: (212) 246-8129
https://theemmys.tv

The National Association of Black Journalists provides educational programs, networking events, job listings, advocacy, and other benefits and services to members who are journalists, students, and media-related professionals.
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
1100 Knight Hall, Suite 3101
College Park, MD, 20742-0001
Tel: (301) 405-0248
Email: contact@nabj.org
https://nabjonline.org

This organization offers broadcaster education, support, and scholarship information.
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
1 M Street, SE
Washington, DC, 20003-5125
Tel: (202) 429-5300
Email: nab@nab.org
https://www.nab.org

The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation offers various professional development programs and initiatives for media and entertainment professionals, such as the Broadcast Leadership Training Program and the Media Sales Institute.
National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABEF)
1 M St., SE
Washington, DC, 20003-5125
Tel: (202) 429-3191
Email: nablf@nab.org
https://www.nabfoundation.org

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists provides education, career development and support, conferences and events, and scholarships to Hispanic media professionals.
National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC, 20036-5308
Tel: (866) 624-5674
https://nahj.org

The National Federation of Community Broadcasters is a membership organization of noncommercial, community-oriented radio stations, community radio producers, and other related radio professionals.
National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB)
PO Box 806
Paonia, CO, 81428-0806
Tel: (970) 279-3411
https://nfcb.org

The News Media Alliance provides industry facts and figures and career information.
News Media Alliance
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 300
Arlington, VA, 22203-1622
Tel: (571) 366-1000
Email: info@newsmedialliance.org
https://www.newsmediaalliance.org

The Online News Association provides membership benefits for journalists, technologists, executives, students, educators, and other digital media professionals.
Online News Association (ONA)
1111 North Capitol Street, NE, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC, 20002-7502
https://journalists.org

The Producers Guild of America represents, protects, and promotes the interests of film, television, and new media producers.
Producers Guild of America (PGA)
11150 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 980
Los Angeles, CA, 90064-1839
Tel: (310) 358-9020
Email: info@producersguild.org
https://www.producersguild.org

The Public Radio Program Directors Association provides resources, advice, and educational and networking opportunities to program directors in public radio.
Public Radio Program Directors Association (PRPD)
1108 S. Braddock Ave., Suite C
Pittsburgh, PA, 15218-1267
Tel: (412) 838-2815
https://prpd.org

Founded in 1964, the Society of Broadcast Engineers offers news, education, advocacy, and certification for broadcast engineers.
Society of Broadcast Engineers Inc. (SBE)
9102 North Meridian Street, Suite 150
Indianapolis, IN, 46260-1896
Tel: (317) 846-9000
http://www.sbe.org

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers offers educational programs, publications, events, and other resources for motion picture and television engineers.
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
445 Hamilton Ave., Suite 601
White Plains, NY, 10601-1827
Tel: (914) 761-1100
https://www.smpte.org

The Society of Professional Journalists offers career support, education, networking opportunities, and other resources for journalists and journalism students.
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
PO Box 441748
Indianapolis, IN, 46208-1748
Tel: (317) 927-8000
https://www.spj.org

The Visual Effects Society is an honorary society that provides professional education and development, networking opportunities, and industry recognition for visual effects practitioners.
Visual Effects Society (VES)
5805 Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 620
Sherman Oaks, CA, 91411-1909
Tel: (818) 981-7861
Email: info@vesglobal.org
https://www.vesglobal.org

The Writers Guild of America, East, is a labor union of writers who work in all areas of television and film.
Writers Guild of America, East (WGA)
250 Hudson Street, Suite 700
New York, NY, 10013-1413
Tel: (212) 767-7800
Fax: (212) 582-1909
https://www.wgaeast.org

The Writers Guild of America, West, is a labor union of writers who work in television and film in the West Coast.
Writer's Guild of America, West (WGA)
7000 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90048-4321
Tel: (800) 548-4532
Tel 2: (323) 951-4000
https://www.wga.org