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These associations provide tip sheets, lesson plans and scholarship, internship and contest information.

API: American Press Institute
The oldest and largest center devoted solely to training and professional development for the news industry and journalism educators.

ASNE: American Society of Newspaper Editors
Sponsors awards in writing, reporting on deadline, community photojournalism, editorial and diversity leadership.

AAJA: Asian American Journalists Association
Support for Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists. Conventions, awards, professional and student programs.

AEJMC: Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
AEJMC is a nonprofit, educational association of journalism and mass communication faculty, administrators, students and media professionals.

BEA: The Broadcast Education Association
Professional association for professors, industry professionals and graduate students who are interested in teaching and research related to electronic media and multimedia enterprises.

Inland Press Association
Newspaper association specializing in high-quality, low-cost training options for all newspaper departments.

IPI: International Press Institute
Global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists dedicated to the furtherance and safeguarding of press freedom, the promotion of the free flow of news and information and the improvement of the practices of journalism.

JAWS: Journalism and Women Symposium
JAWS supports the personal growth and professional empowerment of women in newsrooms and works toward a more accurate portrayal of the whole society.

NAB: National Association of Broadcasters
NAB is a trade association that advocates on behalf of more than 8,300 free, local radio and television stations, and also broadcast networks before Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and the Courts.

NABJ: National Association of Black Journalists
The NABJ is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide.

NAHJ: National Association of Hispanic Journalists
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry.

NAJA: Native American Journalists Associationn
Serves and empowers Native journalists through programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures.

NAMIC: National Association of Multi-Ethnicity in Communications
Educates, advocates and empowers for multi-ethnic diversity in the telecommunications industry through its 17 nationwide chapters.

NFPW: National Federation of Press Women
NFPW is a dynamic nationwide organization of professional women - and men - pursuing careers across the communications spectrum.

Maynard Institute for Journalism Education
For 25 years, the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education (MIJE) has helped the nation's news media reflect America's diversity in staffing, content and business operations.

NLGJA: National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
Organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students who work within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues.

National Freedom of Information Coalitionn
The National Freedom of Information Coalition protects the public's right to oversee its government.

National Press Club
Promotes free press and provides benefits to journalists.

NAA: Newspaper Association of America
NAA is a nonprofit organization representing the $55 billion newspaper industry.

NNA: National Newspaper Association
Represents owners, publishers and editors of America's community newspapers, and with over 2,500 newspaper members, is currently the largest newspaper association in the U.S.

Newspaper Guild
Media union whose members are diverse in their occupations, but who share the view that the best working conditions are achieved by people who have a say in their workplace.

News U
Innovative online journalism training, offering focused, interactive courses you can take at your convenience.

Online News Association
The Online News Association offers members a range of benefits, from regional and national events to discounts.

Poynter Institute for Media Studies
The Poynter Institute is a school for journalists, future journalists, and teachers of journalists.

RTNDA: Radio and Television News Directors Association
The Radio-Television News Directors Association is the world's largest professional organization devoted exclusively to electronic journalism. The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) provides training programs, seminars, scholarship support and research in areas of critical concern to electronic news professionals and their audience.

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Presss
A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal assistance to journalists since 1970.

SND: Society for News Design
The Society for News Design encourages high standards of journalism through design. An international forum and resource for all those interested in news design, SND works to recognize excellence and strengthen visual journalism as a profession.

SPJ: The Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.

Unity: Journalists of Color
Strategic alliance advocating fair and accurate news coverage about people of color, and aggressively challenging the industry to staff its organizations at all levels to reflect the nation’s diversity.

Youth Editors Alliance
The Youth Editorial Alliance is an advocate for youth voices in the news media, committed to high quality newspaper content which addresses their concerns.