Category Archives: News

Paid Fellowship on Cancer Issues Program

Cancer Issues program All-expenses-paid fellowships for U.S.-based Journalists Application Deadline: September 7, 2010   October 17-20, 2010 Washington, D.C.   Cancer remains a terrifying diagnosis, even as researchers peel away layers of complexity to deliver knowledge that leads to ever-more-effective treatment. This four-day immersion in cancer issues will help journalists understand the latest research and its implications for cervical, prostate, breast and [...]
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More Convention Honors

New England Co-president Shirley Leung received the ELP Leadership Award at the convention.  The AAJA Executive Leadership Program (ELP) looks at how Asian American and Pacific Islander values relate to high-level decision-making processes and leadership development.   New England Vice President of Membership Brian Wong accepted the Diversity Award, presented to ESPN for the company’s commitment to diversity, at [...]
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Member Al Young to be Honored at Convention

Al Young of The Boston Globe will be recognized in AAJA’s inaugural “honor roll” of Asian American Pioneer Journalists (1925-1975) at the convention’s opening reception in Los Angeles.  Way to go, Al!   Al says: “I guess my claim to fame — beside being around for so long — is that I was the first Asian American [...]
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Save the Date for Silk Road Gala!

For more information, visit ATASK’s Silk Road Gala event page.
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Florida, New England & Texas Chapters Host Mixer

When: 5:30 p.m., Aug. 6 (Friday) Where: TBA – near the Hollywood Ballroom (next to the silent auction), Renaissance Hotel, Los Angeles Details: The Florida, New England, and Texas chapters have teamed up to host a mixer for our chapter members attending the convention. If you’re a member of one of these chapters, come revisit with your [...]
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Jobs at CNN!

From fellow AAJAer and CNN Recruiter Brooke Camp in Atlanta.  CNN is expanding and we have the headcount to prove it!!!   New opportunities across all platforms: CNN Wires, CNN.com, CNN, CNN International, HLN…. here’s a listing of available opportunities in our Atlanta HQ!!   (www.turnerjobs.com)  CNN: Line Producer, CNN Newsroom req 118810  Writer Producer, CNN Newsroom req 118807  Guest Producer, CNN Newsroom, Kyra [...]
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AAJA Day at Fenway Park

It’s time for our annual Day at Fenway Park — and this year we’ll be sitting together in the sun in the right field bleachers. Red Sox vs. White Sox Sunday, Sept. 5, 1:35 pm Tickets: $45 (first come, first served) Contact: brian.h.wong@espn.com
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AAJA/Gannett Foundation Award for Innovation in Watchdog Journalism

AAJA, in partnership with the Gannett Foundation, is offering an award, for current 2010 AAJA full members, which recognizes groundbreaking work by a journalist or a team that creatively uses digital tools in the role of being a community’s watchdog. Special consideration is given to journalism that helps a community understand and address important issues. Criteria for evaluating [...]
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Reminder: RSVP to Second Sundays

By request, AAJA will meet once a month for dim sum in Chinatown. You might have guessed it — on the second Sunday of each month! Come get your fill of dumplings, tea, and bao. Talk shop and catch up on family, travels, and other news. Discuss upcoming chapter events and what you want to [...]
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Summer Internships in NY and California

The Media Consortium is pleased to announce a new editorial internship program for undergrad and graduate students committed to smart, independent journalism. Interns will be placed with a magazine, online news site, television network/show or a radio network/program for three months in Summer or Fall 2010.  ColorLines has partnered with The Media Consortium for Summer 2010 [...]
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