Category Archives: News

Fund for Investigative Journalism grants

By admin | Published: December 7, 2010
A reminder from The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ): applications are due Thursday, Dec. 9, for the next round of grants.  FIJ grants cover out-of-pocket expenses such as document fees and travel costs for freelancers and nonprofit journalism centers. The average grant is $5,000 and the maximum is $10,000. Funding priorities include investigations conducted in [...]
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Job opening at WCVB

By admin | Published: November 16, 2010
WCVB-TV Channel 5 has an opening for Regional Staff Accountant-Entry Level. WCVB-TV Channel 5 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring, training or promotion of employees by reason of race, color, religion, sex, or   national origin.  We are engaged in a continuing effort to seek out prospective applicants for employment with our [...]
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Snapshot: Al Young & Condoleezza Rice

By admin | Published: October 31, 2010
Here’s a photo shared by member Al Young of The Boston Globe: AL YOUNG captures a “Kodak Moment” with former Secretary of State CONDOLEEZZA RICE during a National Press Club luncheon Oct. 15, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Al, an NPC member who was in town for the Non-Resident Weekend, was invited to sit at the [...]
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Join our new UNITY Boston Facebook page

By admin | Published: October 27, 2010
Become a fan of our new UNITY Boston page on Facebook.  Need reasons? Get invitatons to each group’s social gatherings and professional seminars Share ideas and start or join discussions Get the latest on job postings and fellowships Network with other journalists of color Every new “fan” gets us closer to being a real community Visit the UNITY [...]
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NPF Alzheimer’s Fellowship

By admin | Published: September 30, 2010
National Press Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Program All-expenses-paid fellowships for U.S. Journalists Application Deadline: October 18, 2010   December 5-8, 2010 Washington, D.C. Apply now for our first comprehensive program for journalists on Alzheimer’s disease, a public health issue that may well force dramatic change to our society. This four-day, all-expenses-paid program will feature experts on topics [...]
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Jobs at CNN.com

By admin | Published: September 30, 2010
Courtesy of Brooke Camp at AAJA Atlanta Recruiting contact: Brooke.camp@turner.com Twitter: @RecruiterCNN Editor – CNN Politics.com  req # 120173 Qualifications: Strong news writing and editing skills. 5 years producing/reporting in a major news market. 3 years management/supervisory experience. Skill in production systems necessary for specific department. Four-year college degree. Team leadership, strong interpersonal skills Exceptional [...]
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Internships through AAJA

By admin | Published: September 29, 2010
The Associated Press Internship: This internship will be a 12-week, individually tailored training program for students who are aspiring print, photo, graphics, and multimedia journalists. Deadline is October 11, 2010.     The Sports Journalism Institute Internship: This opportunity is a nine-week training and internship program for college students interested in sports journalism careers. Deadline [...]
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AAJA NY invites us to Scrabble!

By admin | Published: September 14, 2010
Get your game on…. Join the nerds, geeks, and wordsmiths and play Scrabble! Asian American Journalists Association is hosting the 2nd Annual Scrabble Night. Play for fun or take the challenge in our tournament. WHEN: Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. WHERE: SLATE NYC 54 West 21st Street (BTW 5th & [...]
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NPF Journalism Awards

By admin | Published: September 6, 2010
Dirksen Awards for Distinguished Reporting of Congress The Dirksen award will be giving to one print and one broadcast journalist. Entries will be judged on how well they covered the workings of the Congress as a whole, or helped illuminate the actions of elected officials or congressional staff, or described the workings of congressional policies. [...]
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Angel Island: Immigrant Gateway to America book talk

By admin | Published: September 6, 2010
In honor of the 100th anniversary of Angel Island immigration Station, the Chinese Historical Society of New England is sponsoring an author talk with Erika Lee featuring her new book, Angel Island: Immigrant Gateway to America. This is a gripping portrait of the “Ellis Island of the West,” highlighting the immigration stories that made Angel [...]
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