NABJ : Join NABJ

Updated: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Published: Saturday, July 17, 2004

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NABJ is an association of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services year-round to benefit black journalists worldwide.

To join NABJ, use the online application or download the application and fax to (301) 445-7101. (63 KB PDF, requires the free Adobe Reader)

Choose which membership category is right for you:

Multi-year Membership Full members can take advantage of dues savings by renewing their membership in two- or five-year intervals. Renew now for two years and pay only $180 (a savings of $20) or for five years and pay $450 (a savings of $50).

Full Membership $100 Working journalists, including reporters, editors, photographers, newsroom managers, etc., who produce, gather, and disseminate news for newspaper, television, radio stations, magazines, wire services, etc., and full-time freelance journalists.

Premium Full Membership $150 Same as full member eligibility plus additional benefits to include VIP express registration at the NABJ Annual Convention and Career Fair; special invitation to the President's reception at the annual convention; acknowledgement in the convention program book and on NABJ's Web site and other publications; a premium member lapel pin and a special gift.

Lifetime Full Membership $1,500 15 years as a full member plus same benefits as premium full member plus additional benefits to include a lifetime full member lapel pin; framed lifetime membership certificate; acknowledgement on NABJ's Web site and other publications; VIP express registration at the NABJ Annual Convention and Career Fair; special invitation to the President's reception at the annual convention and reserved seating at NABJ's Special Honors Gala and other special events.

Emeritus/Retired Full Membership $79 - Full members who have retired from active work in the journalism field, but who are still participating in the organization.

Associate Membership $75 Part-time freelance journalists, journalism teachers, and other media-related professionals.

Student Membership $40 Full-time students at an accredited college or university. Course of study must be in the communication field, preferably journalism. (Copy of current student ID required.)

High School Membership $35 Full-time academic students. Intended course of study must be in the communication field, preferably journalism. (Copy of student ID required.)

Remember, NABJ is committed to:

Increasing black employment in the media.

Increasing the number of blacks in management positions.

Providing continued professional development and training for black journalists.

Sensitizing the media to the importance of fairness in coverage and the workplace.

Encouraging black journalists to become entrepreneurs.

Strengthening ties among black journalists.

Honoring excellence and outstanding achievement by black journalists.

Expanding job opportunities for black journalists and assist in recruiting activities.

Join NABJ or renew your membership today so that you can help us meet these goals.