School-Specific Resources

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• • Association of Fundraising Professionals
  • www.afpnet.org
• Tags: Career Development, Job Searching, Networking, Professional Association, Public Relations, School of Communication

  The Association of Fundraising Professionals, the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising, offers professional development opportunities, including training courses and web conferences as well as an online job bank.

• • Association of Health Care Journalists
  • www.healthjournalism.org
• Tags: Career Development, Health, Journalism, Professional Association, School of Communication

  The Association of Health Care Journalists offers job listings, graduate program information, and freelance resources for health care journalists.

I

• • International Special Events Society
  • www.ises.com
• Tags: Job Searching, Networking, Professional Association, Public Relations, School of Communication

  International Special Events Society is a member organization of special events industry professionals. The site offers a career center, professional development opportunities, and information on becoming a certified special events professional.

• • International Women's Media Foundation
  • www.iwmf.org
• Tags: Diversity, Journalism, Professional Association, School of Communication

  The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is a global network dedicated to strengthening the role of women journalists. The site offers job, scholarship, and fellowship opportunities as well as information and advice for female journalists.

• • Investigative Reporters and Editors
  • www.ire.org
• Tags: Interactive Journalism, Journalism, Professional Association, School of Communication

  Investigative Reporters and Editors is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. The site offers job postings, industry events and training, and student resources including scholastic organizations and a story database.

M

• • Magazine Publishers of America
  • www.magazine.org
• Tags: Journalism, Professional Association, School of Communication

  This website contains a newsletter, information on professional development and member events, and research meant to help with finding or advancing jobs/internships with magazines.

• • Meeting Professionals International
  • www.mpiweb.org/Home
• Tags: Career Development, Professional Association, Public Relations, School of Communication

  This international foundation features volunteer and job opportunities, as well as articles and case studies on career development and advancing skills in research and technology. Members can network through local chapters.

• • Motion Picture Association of America
  • www.mpaa.org
• Tags: Film, Professional Association, School of Communication

  The MPAA has a goal of advancing filmmaking by protecting property rights and opening markets to the global standard of film. The website offers employment opportunities and internship positions, mostly in legal, technology, or development.

N

• • National Association of Black Journalists
  • www.nabj.org
• Tags: Diversity, Job Searching, Journalism, Networking, Professional Association, School of Communication

  The association provides opportunities and resources for journalists, students, and professionals. For students, there are scholarship programs, internship programs, projects, multimedia courses, journalism training, and a career mentoring program. The association also offers career assistance.

• • National Association of Broadcasters
  • www.nab.org
• Tags: Journalism, Professional Association, School of Communication

  NAB works to promote the rights and interests of broadcasters. Members are given a variety of resources including discounts on products and answers to legal and engineering questions. There are also events for professional development and other networking conventions.

• • National Association of Hispanic Journalists
  • www.nahj.org
• Tags: Diversity, Journalism, Professional Association, School of Communication

  The association is dedicated to the professional advancement and recognition of Hispanics in the news industry. Internship and jobs are posted on the career center section of the website. Also posted are conventions and events including their Multimedia Convention and Career Expo.

• • National Gay and Lesbian Journalists Association
  • www.nlgja.org
• Tags: Diversity, Journalism, Professional Association, School of Communication

  NLGJA is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators, and students working to promote fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues. The association offers a job board, a journalist’s toolbox with information and strategies on covering topical issues, and education and development opportunities for current students.

• • National Press Photographers Association
  • www.nppa.org
• Tags: Journalism, Photography, Professional Association, School of Communication

  The National Press Photographers Association works to advance visual journalism in all news media. The website offers an internship and job bank for student members as well as workshops and seminars.

• • National Writers Union
  • www.nwu.org
• Tags: Journalism, Multimedia, Professional Association, School of Communication

  The National Writers Union is a labor union that represents freelance writers. The union provides contract advice, grievance assistance, writer resources and publications, and a hiring service that allows members to promote their work.

• • Native American Journalists Association
  • www.naja.com
• Tags: Diversity, Journalism, Professional Association, School of Communication

  NAJA provides action and programs to empower Native journalists. The website contains job opportunities in several areas including academia, print, radio, internet, and television.

• • New York Women in Film and Television
  • www.nywift.org
• Tags: Career Development, Film, Internship, Job Searching, Networking, Professional Association, School of Communication

  NYWFT is a professional membership organization dedicated to supporting women in film, television, and digital media. The organization provides links to industry services, a job board, and networking opportunities.

O

• • Online News Association
  • www.journalists.org
• Tags: Career Development, Interactive Journalism, Job Searching, Journalism, Professional Association, School of Communication

  ONA is a nonprofit membership organization for digital journalists. The site offers networking opportunities, digital training opportunities, and free and/or discounted conferences and seminars for members.

P

• • Public Relations Society of America
  • www.prsa.org
• Tags: Professional Association, Public Relations, School of Communication

  The Public Relations Society of America is the largest organization of professionals in public relations and communications. There is a student public relations society within the website to help students develop skills and seek out professionals in that field. Jobs, internships, and career resources are also available on the site.

R

• • Reporters Committee for Freedom of Press
  • www.rcfp.org
• Tags: Journalism, Professional Association, School of Communication

  The Reporters Committee for Freedom of Press is a nonprofit association that provides free legal assistance to journalists. The site offers access to media resources, a legal hotline, and regional training seminars.

S

• • Shooting People
  • shootingpeople.org/account/auth.php
• Tags: Film, Professional Association, School of Communication

  Online networking resource for independent filmmakers. The site includes upcoming events, competitions, bulletins, and resources for finding cast and crew.

• • Society of Professional Journalists
  • www.spj.org
• Tags: Career Development, Job Searching, Journalism, Professional Association, School of Communication

  The Society of Professional Journalism (SPJ) works to promote excellence among journalists and journalism. SPJ offers “journalist’s resources” including a job bank, training opportunities, and legal assistance.

T

• • Television, Internet and Video Association of DC
  • www.tivadc.org
• Tags: Film, Film Production, Networking, Professional Association, School of Communication, Washington DC

  The Television, Internet and Video Association of DC is a membership organization offering career opportunities, new-industry technology seminars, educational outreach, and mentoring for members of the media production community.

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• • Women in Film and Video
  • www.wifv.org
• Tags: Film, Networking, Professional Association, School of Communication, Washington DC

  WIFV of Washington, DC is dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in film, video, multimedia, and related disciplines. Includes networking events and a job board for members.