Abraji
Brazilian Association for Investigative Journalism

AJR media associations
Links to media associations, from American Journalism Review magazine. Produced by the University of Maryland college of journalism.

American Amateur Press Association
"The purpose of the association is the promotion of amateur journalism and fellowship of amateur writers, editors, printers, and publishers; and the circulation of their work among the membership."

American Association of Advertising Agencies
Management-oriented association that offers its members the broadest possible services, expertise and information regarding the advertising agency business, founded in 1917. Offers a bi-monthly newsletter, government news relating to advertising, forums for members, training programs and more.

American Business Press
Organization formed to enhance knowledge and best practices of leading publishers and quality information providers for business, professional and specialized consumer markets worldwide. Site includes media resources section and job listings.

American Copy Editors Society
Copy editing boot camps, free Web e-mail, job openings list, and reference links.

American Federation of Television & Radio Artists
"AFTRA represents actors and other professional performers, and broadcasters in television, radio, sound recordings, non-broadcast/industrial programming and new technologies such as interactive programming and CD ROMs." Site features information on local chapters and agents as well as publications and press releases.

American Medical Writers Association
Founded in 1940 to help medical authors. "The AMWA's mission is to promote excellence in writing, editing, and producing printed and electronic biomedical communications." Contains job listings and a freelance directory.

American Society of Business Publication Editors
The professional association for editors and writers at business, trade, and association magazines.

American Society of Journalists and Authors
"The nation's leading organization of freelance writers."

American Society of Magazine Editors
The professional organization for senior editors of magazines.

American Society of Newspaper Editors
Information for editors, especially on its diversity initiative. (Look under "kiosk.")

American Translators Association
The largest professional association of translators and interpreters in the United States provides publications, regional chapters, services directories, etc.

Asian American Journalists Association
Approximately 1,800 members in the U.S. and Asia.

ASNE's links to journalism organizations and leaders
ASNE keeps a good list of journalism organizations in the U.S.

Associated Press Managing Editors
"APME is a professional network, a resource for helping editors improve their news coverage and newsroom operations."

Association for Women in Communications
Represents women in all field of communications, from daily journalism to public relations.

Association of Alternative Newsweeklies
Links to alternative newsweeklies, and discussion on industry topics.

Association of American Editorial Cartoonists
Full time editorial cartoonists, student cartoonists and others with an interest. Portfolios, awards, and history, especially of Thomas Nast.

Association of Area Business Publications
"Represents 61 regional and local business publications in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico."

Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors
A new national organization of U.S. journalists covering state government. "The Association exists to advance public understanding of state government and the issues before state government, and to educate and share information with its members and the public on best practices, tools and techniques in state government reporting." Holds an annual contest, makes awards for good journalism, shares information so reporters and editors don't have to reinvent the wheel in their state.

Association of Health Care Journalists
This young organization helps journalists who cover health care and health policy. General area has conference info and publications. Members-only area includes info on jobs, fellowships and a newsletter.

Australian Centre for Independent Journalism
Investigative grants, conferences, short courses, and journalism education at University of Technology, Sydney.

Black Sea Media Club
International association for journalists from Black Sea countries. With links to articles.

Canadian Association of Journalists
"...the national voice of Canadian journalists and upholds the public's right to know. ... encourages and promotes investigative journalism."

Cat Writers' Association
Encourages cat writing. ... Recognizes outstanding communication about cats. Really.

Coalition of Journalists for Open Government
This site provides summaries of open government developments.

Committee to Protect Journalists
Dedicated to the global defense of press freedom.

Communications Workers of America
Now includes the Newspaper Guild.

Editorial Freelancers Association
A resource for editorial freelancers, with chapters in several U.S. areas: New York City, Boston, Mid-Hudson Valley, Philadelphia, San Francisco. Membership can be expensive, but it provides health benefits, job postings, reduced tuition to EFA classes.

Education Writers Association
The U.S. association of education reporters and editors.

FACSNET Reporting Tools
The mission of the site is to improve the quality of information reaching the public through the news. Journalists and news sources recognize the critical need for educational help to overcome these deficiencies. FACS provides and maintains online resources designed to help journalists find information they need and to understand the subjects upon which they report.

Fund for Investigative Reporting and Editing
Promotes reporting in the Southern Appalachian Mountain Region, centered in Asheville, N.C.

Graphics Artists Guild
A "a national union of illustrators, designers, web creators, production artists, surface designers and other creatives who have come together to pursue common goals, share their experience, raise industry standards, and improve the ability of visual creators to achieve satisfying and rewarding careers."

Illustrators' Partnership
Promoting artists' rights to make money on their own work.

Inland Press Association
Newspaper trade organization emphasizing training.

International Consortium Investigative Journalists
A project of the Center for Public Integrity. "ICIJ and its cadre of international journalists investigate major global issues that affect us all."

International Federation of Journalists
Active in protecting journalists from human rights abuses, the International Federation of Journalists, based in Belgium, is the world's largest organization of journalists. "Established in 1926, it was relaunched in 1946 and again, in its present form, in 1952. Today the Federation represents around 450,000 members in more than 100 countries." The site is in English and French. Links to member guilds and associations, programs, publications.

International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assn
Offers training, and organizes conferences and media trips.

Internet Press Guild
"The Internet Press Guild is a nonprofit organization promoting excellence in journalism about the Internet, online services, and bulletin board systems."

Investigative Reporters and Editors
The best conferences for journalists doing serious reporting.

IWantMedia.com
Quick access to media news, and links to many industry sites.

Jazz Journalists Association
An international group of more than 300 members. "The goals of the Jazz Journalists Association are to promote high standards and respect for our works, to create a professional network, and to increase general interest in jazz."

Journalism and Library Organizations
A list of names and addresses. Kept by the Special Libraries Association.

Journalism and Women Symposium
Something between a symposium and a camp, including women journalists and journalism educators. Home is the University of Missouri.

Journalism Education Association
Organization for teachers and advisers. Has an excellent list of books for sale. Also gives First Amendment awards to high schools.

Links to Journalism Associations
A list from ASNE.

Magazine Publishers of America
Established in 1919, the MPA represents more than 200 US-based publishing companies with more than 1,200 titles; more than 75 international companies; and more than 90 associate members providing services to the industry. The Web site offers the latest news, press releases, calendar of events and seminars, a career center, resource guide, and contact list.

Minnesota News Council
Resources on journalism ethics, and citizen complaints heard by the Minnesota News Council.

Minorities in Broadcasting
Minorities in Broadcasting / Broadcasting Training Program offers online/audio training, a job bank, and other services for minorities.

National Asian American Telecommunications Assn
"NAATA's mission is to present stories that convey the richness and diversity of the Asian American experience. We do this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting films, videos and new media to the broadest audience possible."

National Assn of Multi-Ethnicity in Communications
Cable and telecommunications professionals.

National Association of Black Journalists
"Founded December 12, 1975, our mission is to strengthen ties among African-American journalists, promote diversity in newsrooms, honor excellence and outstanding achievement in the media industry, expand job opportunities and recruiting activities for established African-American journalists and students interested in the journalism field, and expand and balance the media's coverage of the African-American community and experience."

National Association of Broadcasters
Full-service trade association which represents the interests of free, over-the-air radio and television broadcasters. Press releases, career center, public service announcements, directories, and legal & regulatory information are available.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists
"Dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry."

National Association of Science Writers
Aims "to foster the dissemination of accurate information regarding science through all media." Special page of information for freelances.

National Book Critics Circle
Presents annual awards for books and reviewing.

National Broadcasting Society's Alpha Epsilon Rho
Organization enhances the development of college and university students involved in broadcasting, cable, telecommunications and other electronic media. Get NBS contact information, and check NBS events for the next year.

National Cartoonists Society
The association of professional cartoonists. (The first president was Rube Goldberg.) Presents the annual Reuben Awards. Links to rules for syndicates and other groups.

National Conference of Editorial Writers
Contests, fellowships, discussion, and H.L. Mencken's advice for editorial writers when he addressed the first convention, "Don't let him sit in the office and become a professor."

National Freedom of Information Coalition
Begun in 1989, the coalition helps educate the public, nurtures FOI programs, and shares ideas among members. Has an excellent list of state-by-state contacts. Also runs a mailing list on FOI topics. Its Education for Freedom project offers a curriculum and lesson plans for educators who teach about the First Amendment.

National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting
Boot camps in computer-assisted reporting, from Investigative Reporters and Editors and its National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting. Excellent publications and links.

National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
The association of gay journalists.

National Press Club
Speeches by newsmakers, and training for journalists, in Washington, D.C.

National Press Photographers Association
Short courses, News Photographer magazine, contests and workshops.

National Society of Newspaper Columnists
Contests, Hall of Fame, and Ernie Pyle. Also, scholarships, discussion and moral support.

National Writers Union
The union for freelance journalists working in U.S. markets.

Native American Journalists Association
Scholarships, training and conferences. Includes 500 Native American professional communicators and students in journalism.

New England Science Writers
Based in Cambridge, Mass.

New York Financial Writers' Association
"The nation's oldest and largest organization devoted to business and financial journalism."

Newsletter and Electronic Publishers Association
NEPA is the international trade association serving publishers of subscription for-profit newsletters and specialized information services. Includes a searchable list of newsletters.

Newspaper Association of America
Newspaper trade group. Publishes Presstime magazine.

Newspaper Guild
Now a sector of the CWA.

Online News Association
Founded in 1999.

Organization of News Ombudsmen
The association for students who handle complaints in news organizations. Includes links to ombudsmen columns. (Not limited to the U.S., with members in 15 countries at last count.)

PEN American Center
Part of International PEN. PEN sends writers and their books to literacy programs, supports freedom of expression, and gives literacy awards.

Periodistas de Investigacion
Association for investigative reporting in Mexico. Assisted by Investigative Reporters and Editors.

Radio and Television News Directors Association
RTNDA represents local and network news executives in broadcasting, cable and other electronic media in more than 30 countries. Gives the Murrow Awards. Its foundation supports research and training for news managers, reporters and producers, and educators and students.

Religion Newswriters Association
RNA was formed in 1949 to advance the professional standards of religion reporting in the secular press through education, contests and mentoring.

Reporter.org
IRE hosts Web sites for other journalism organizations.

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
A leading resource of advice for journalists on freedom of information matters in the U.S. Its hotline offers free legal help to journalists and news organizations. Offers a variety of publications and services on Freedom of Information issues, including state-by-state legal guides and handbooks on the federal FOIA.

Sala de Prensa
"Web para profesionales de la communicacion Iberoamericanos."

Society for News Design
The Society for News Design (formerly the Society of Newspaper Design) includes editors, designers, graphic artists, publishers, illustrators, art directors, photographers, advertising artists, website designers, students and faculty. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in journalism and design.

Society of American Business Editors and Writers
Conferences and publications, including The Business Journalist. "SABEW, headquartered at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, is an association of more than 3,000 business journalists in North America. Formed in 1964 to promote superior coverage of business and economic events and issues, it is the only business journalism association for editors and writers."

Society of Environmental Journalists
Excellent online resources, including tipsheets, examples of news articles, and publications.

Society of Illustrators
Fine illustration. Based in New York City.

Society of Professional Journalists
The largest journalism organization, providing seminars, resources and legal help on FOI and ethics. Its magazine, Quill, is published nine times a year. Also has a mailing list, open to journalists and others.

South Asian Journalists Association
Representing journalists in the U.S. and Canada.

Special Libraries Association News Division
Resources for news libraries and librarians (and those without one).

The Crime Beat
Information on how to best cover the crime beat.

The International Association of Obituarists
Dedicated to the "study and appreciation of the art of the obituary," since 1999.

TV associations links
List of trade and lobbying organizations. From Cable and Broadcasting magazine.

Wire Service Guild
The union for wire employees.

Writers Guild of America
Represents writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable and new media industries. Offers script registration and other services, and an online mentor service and FAQ on screenwriting.