Exciting Networking Opportunities for Communications Staffers

If you’re an organizer, communications staffer or student interested in journalism, there are several convenings of journalists that you should put on your radar.  Major associations for journalists of color will hold their annual conventions this summer. These events are fantastic networking opportunities, and many are open to public relations professionals and organizers. Learn more below:

• The National Newspaper Publishers’ Association (NNPA) will host their signature convention June 19-21 in Baltimore, Maryland. The NNPA is the professional association for Black publishers across the country. You may learn more about the convention, and other events here: https://www.nnpa-events.com/. If you’re interested in sponsoring the convention, notify the organization by mid-to-late April.
• The National Association of Hispanic Journalists will celebrate their 40^th year anniversary this year. The NAHJ is the leading association for Latinos in media. Their annual convention will be held in Hollywood, California, July 9-13. You may learn more here: https://nahj.memberclicks.net/nahj40th.
• The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will convene July 31 through Aug. 4 in Chicago, Illinois. The NABJ is the largest association of Black journalists in the country. Learn more about their annual conference here: https://www.nabjconvention.com/Index.cfm. And if you’re interested in sponsoring, notify the organization by April 15. 
• The National Association of Asian American Journalists will meet Aug. 7 through 11 in Austin, TX. You may learn more here: https://www.aaja.org/2024/01/09/aaja24-updates-pitch-form-open-join-the-programming-committee/.
• The Native American Journalists Association convening is typically in August, though the organization has not released dates for their upcoming conference. You can check this website throughout the spring to learn more: https://najanewsroom.com/events/.

Given changes in the media landscape, consider sponsoring or otherwise partnering with one or more of these associations. They are likely to align with your work and values, and would likely love to be connected with you.