The ASJA offers advocacy, professional development, networking events, and other resources for independent writers.
American Society of Journalists and Authors
(ASJA)
2248 Broadway, #1767
New York, NY, 10024-5805
Email: asjaoffice@asja.org
https://www.asja.org
This organization provides general educational information on all areas of journalism, including newspapers, magazines, television, and radio.
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
(AEJMC)
PO Box 21647
Columbia, SC, 29221-1647
Tel: (803) 798-0271
http://www.aejmc.org
Check out this site to read music reviews and profiles of current music artists.
Billboard
https://www.billboard.com
The EFA is an organization for freelance writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers, translators, and others in the publishing and journalism industries. Members receive a newsletter, a free listing in its directory, and access to continuing education opportunities.
Editorial Freelancers Association
(EFA)
266 West 37th Street, 20th Floor
New York, NY, 10018-6648
Tel: (866) 929-5425
Tel 2: (212) 920-4816
Email: info@the-efa.org
https://www.the-efa.org
For information on a career as a jazz journalist, visit
Jazz Journalists Association
(JJA)
https://jja.wildapricot.org
The NAfME provides advocacy, education, scholarship information, and other resources for music students and teachers.
National Association for Music Education
(NAfME)
585 Grove Street, Suite 145, #711
Herndon, VA, 20170-4791
Tel: (800) 336-3768
Email: memberservices@nafme.org
https://nafme.org
For information about working as a writer and union membership, contact
National Writers Union
(NWU)
25 Broadway, Room 1504
New York, NY, 10004-1010
Tel: (212) 254-0279
Email: nwu@nwu.org
https://nwu.org
Visit the alliance's Web site for industry statistics and to access the organization's podcast and blog.
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
Visit the organization’s Web site for a variety of resources on journalism education and careers in journalism.
Poynter Institute for Media Studies
801 Third Street South
St. Petersburg, FL, 33701-4920
Tel: (727) 821-9494
Email: info@poynter.org
https://www.poynter.org
<em>Rolling Stone</em> is one of the most popular and influential music magazines in the U.S. Check out their Web site for more information.
Rolling Stone
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY, 10104 - 0298
Tel: (212) 484-1616
http://www.rollingstone.com
The SPJ has student chapters all over the United States and offers information on scholarships and internships.
Society of Professional Journalists
(SPJ)
PO Box 441748
Indianapolis, IN, 46244-1748
Tel: (317) 927-8000
Fax: (317) 920-4789
https://www.spj.org
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