The ASJA promotes the interests of freelance writers. It provides information on court rulings dealing with writing issues, has a writers' referral service, and offers a newsletter.
American Society of Journalists and Authors
(ASJA)
2248 Broadway, #1767
New York, NY, 10024-5805
Email: asjaoffice@asja.org
http://www.asja.org
For a list of accredited programs in journalism and mass communications, visit the ACEJMC Web site.
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
(AEJMC)
PO Box 21647
Columbia, SC, 29221-1647
Tel: (803) 798-0271
http://www.aejmc.org
This organization provides information about educational programs, internships, and careers in journalism.
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
This organization's Web site has information on jobs, scholarships, internships, college programs, and other resources.
National Association of Broadcasters
(NAB)
1 M Street, SE
Washington, DC, 20003-5125
Tel: (202) 429-5300
Email: nab@nab.org
http://www.nab.org
For information on union membership, contact
NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America
501 Third Street, NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC, 20001-2797
Tel: (202) 434-7177
Email: guild@cwa-union.org
http://www.newsguild.org
For information on careers, contact
News/Media Alliance
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 300
Arlington, VA, 22203-1622
Tel: (571) 366-1000
Email: info@newsmediaalliance.org
https://www.newsmediaalliance.org
This professional organization has represented the interests of international journalists since 1939. Visit its Web site for information on scholarships and membership for college students and journalism resources.
Overseas Press Club of America
(OPCA)
40 West 45th Street
New York, NY, 10036-4261
Tel: (212) 626-9220
Fax: (212) 626-9210
http://www.opcofamerica.org
For information on membership (including for high school and college students), competitions, and other resources, contact
Radio Television Digital News Association
(RTDNA)
529 14th Street, NW, Suite 1240
Washington, DC, 20045-2520
Tel: (202) 221-4282
https://www.rtdna.org
This union represents television, film, and radio performers, including announcers and newspersons.
SAG-AFTRA
5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA, 90036-3681
Tel: (855) 724-2387
Email: info@sagaftra.org
http://www.sagaftra.org
The SPJ has chapters all over the United States. The SPJ's Web site offers career resources and information on internships and fellowships.
Society of Professional Journalists
(SPJ)
PO Box 441748
Indianapolis, IN, 46244-1748
Tel: (317) 927-8000
Fax: (317) 920-4789
http://www.spj.org
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