School-Specific Resources

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• • American Association of People with Disabilities
  • www.aapd.com
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, Disability Support Services, Diversity

  The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the country's largest cross-disability membership organization, organizes the disability community to be a powerful voice for change - politically, economically, and socially. AAPD fulfills this mission through its career and leadership programs for individuals with disabilities, including offering internships and supporting the Greater Washington Internship Coalition. Visit the website for events, membership, and internship information.

• • Asian American Journalists Association
  • www.aaja.org
• Tags: Diversity, Journalism, School of Communication

  The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is a nonprofit educational and professional organization with more than 1,700 members across the United States and Asia. Since its founding, AAJA has been at the forefront of change in the journalism industry. The AAJA's website provides resources for career journalists, including career listings and a BlogTalkRadio series, as well as scholarship and internship news.

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• • Black Talent News
  • www.blacktalentnews.com/category/opportunitie...
• Tags: Diversity, Entertainment, Film, School of Communication

  Black Talent News shares career opportunities, news, and information about the entertainment industry.

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• • 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.

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• • 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 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.

• • 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.