Category Archives: Events

Job Hunting 101: Career Smarts for Student Journalists

By admin | Published: April 13, 2010
You’ve gotten your training in reporting and the latest technologies, but are you still apprehensive about your resume and interviews?  Get your resume reviewed one-on-one with a journalist, and then get your practice run in a mock interview!   There will, of course, be free pizza.  SPACE IS LIMITED!!  We can only accommodate 25 students, so sign up [...]
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Convention Financial Assistance & Early-Bird Deadline

By admin | Published: April 13, 2010
As part of AAJA’s ongoing efforts to assist our professional members affected by newsroom cuts, a limited number of convention registration assistance is available to full members only. Applicants MUST meet the eligibility requirements, commit to four hours of convention volunteering and pay the minimum reduced registration of $100. See form for details.  NOTE. RECEIVED-BY [...]
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Introducing Second Sundays

By admin | Published: April 11, 2010
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 get [...]
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Videos from An Evening With Ming

By admin | Published: March 12, 2010
Thanks to attendees, Ming and the staff at Blue Ginger, Jennifer 8. Lee, Janet Wu, Yanjing Beer, The Boston Globe, and AAJA volunteers for an amazing evening!  We ate, we laughed, we drank.  If you missed it or just want a recap, check out some videos.  Photos to come! Janet Wu of 7 News introduces award-winning Chef [...]
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Ming Tsai will get cookin’ with AAJA!

By admin | Published: February 5, 2010
Photo by Anthony Tieuli for WGBH Ming Tsai, James Beard award-winning chef and owner of Blue Ginger, and host of the Emmy-nominated Simply Ming on WGBH, is preparing a special menu to benefit AAJA New England and its Internship & Scholarship Fund in March. An Evening With Ming will feature a cooking demo and cocktail party by Ming [...]
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Tell It Like It Is: Storytelling in the Age of Multiplatform Journalism

By admin | Published: October 19, 2009
Journalism training of late has focused on learning the newest technologies, but this discussion returns to the art of compelling storytelling in its various forms. Get pointers from the pros whether you’re studying print, broadcast, or online journalism. The session will also feature a multimedia demo.  And the free pizza isn’t bad, either. WHEN: 6:30 p.m. [...]
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NE Chapter Ends Convention with “Sweet Caroline” Rendition

By admin | Published: August 16, 2009
A huge thanks to everyone who attended, sponsored, organized, and volunteered at the convention.  It would not have been possible without all of you.  And another set of thanks to all who donated to our chapter fundraiser at the District Lounge!  Every dollar of your contribution will go toward workshops and events for our members [...]
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Convention Kicks Off!

By admin | Published: August 12, 2009
  The AAJA Convention kicked off with a great lion dance from Gund Kwok at the opening reception.  Click to watch (my amateur videography)!  We were also graced by Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, Mayor Thomas Menino, Globe editor Marty Baron, and AAJA president Sharon Chan.  NE chapter member Al Young did a great job emceeing, [...]
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Public Broadcasting: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

By admin | Published: July 30, 2009
PUBLIC BROADCASTING: YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW WGBH, YAWKEY THEATER, ONE GUEST STREET, BOSTON FRIDAY, AUG. 14 @ 1:15 TO 2:15 (PANEL/Q&A); 2:15 (WGBH TOUR) Are you considering a career in public broadcasting? Not sure whether you should make the switch from commercial to non-profit journalism? Looking for freelance opportunities? In this session, you’ll hear an engaging discussion on [...]
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Minorities in the Media seminar

By admin | Published: May 2, 2009
Join us for a broadcast discussion featuring AAJA member Frances Rivera of WHDH, and Latoyia Edwards and Randolph Charlotin of NECN.  The panel will be moderated by Francesa Maxime, formerly an anchor for WEAR-TV in Pensacola, of PointedMagazine.com.  Refreshments will be served.   TIME: 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12 PLACE: University of Massachusetts at Boston    Campus Center ~ Room [...]
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