February 29, 2024
Newsletter

AAJA-New England, AAJA-San Francisco Bay Area and AAJA-Sacramento celebrated Lunar New Year with mixers and potlucks.

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

 

From AAJA-HQ: Convention Presenting Sponsor announcement, apply to be a JCal mentor

#AAJA24

  • We’re pleased to announce ABC News and ESPN as Presenting Sponsor of our #AAJA24 convention. 
  • Convention registration is now open! Get your discounted early bird rate now. 
  • Room block: To accommodate and prioritize registrants, our room block is accessible via the confirmation process following AAJA24 registration. Register for AAJA24 today!
  • Read our FAQ for questions, including our Covid-19 policy for #AAJA24. We strongly encourage our attendees to be vaccinated to attend.

Programs and Initiatives

Statement AAJA released a statement offering resources to journalists affected by recent layoffs. Some of our resources include consideration for waived membership fees and our career center that allows journalists to find job postings and connect with recruiters. Read the full statement here.

 
 

 🗓 AAJA Events

Contact us to list your event on our events calendar.

March 1 | AAJA-New England’s Unify career summit | Join AAJA-New England for their Unify career summit, for LGBTQ+ journalists and journalists of color, at Emerson College from 12-5 p.m. Learn more and RSVP here.

March 9 | AAJA-Seattle’s Lunar New Year | Join AAJA-Seattle for a Lunar New Year celebration at the Washington Hall Ballroom from 6-8:30 p.m. RSVP here by Feb. 19.

AAJA-Atlanta held their Early Career Journalist Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 24.

AAJA-New York held a screening of Oscar-nominated, Past Lives, on Monday, Feb. 26.

 

📓 News & Resources

report A recent Neiman Reports article emphasizes the need for journalistic leaders who think like product managers to navigate the evolving media landscape effectively. It underscores the importance of merging journalistic integrity with sound business practices to ensure sustainability and success in the industry. Read the full article here.

resource AJSOCAL and Advancing Justice-AAJC, supported by Microsoft, launched their groundbreaking digital resource. This hub aims to combat anti-Asian hate by documenting incidents and offering a national directory of culturally competent services in Asian languages.

initiative Press Forward announced the creation of new local chapters. The initiative launched six months ago with a commitment to invest an initial $500 million in local news, and now it's focusing on raising additional funds at the local level.

resource The Trans Journalists Association offers resources that highlight essential tools and guidelines for journalists covering violence against trans and nonbinary individuals. It provides practical insights and resources to help journalists navigate the complexities of reporting on violence within these marginalized communities with empathy and respect.

SAJA The South Asian Journalists Association is celebrating its 30th anniversary and a new executive board. Learn more about SAJA’s 2024 plans, their plans for journalistic growth and their board members.

 

👏 AAJA Kudos to...

 

On Our List 🌟📺📸📰🎧

Follow us on X @aaja for more works on our radar from the AAJA community.

  • “On Remembrance Day, call for end to immigrant detention” by Mike Ishii and Stan Shikuma, The Seattle Times
  • “A monument honors Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II by listing every name” by Akira Olivia Kumamoto, AP
  • “A postcard from home: Greg Yee’s L.A.” by Michael Chin, Natasha Aftandilians and photography by Gregory Yee, Los Angeles Times
  • “The impact of tourists’ return to vacation in a charred Lahaina, Maui” by Sumaia Wegner and Petrina Tran, The Daily Aztec
  • “Flood or drought, we’re filling the pipeline for young, diverse talent in journalism” by AAJA’s Executive Director Naomi Tacuyan Underwood and CalMatters’ CEO Neil Chase, Poynter
  • “Green Box artist launches sound audio project” by Pat Hill  ft. Neena Pathak, Pikes Peak Courier
  • “Asian American-owned bookstore reopens in Manhattan’s Chinatown months after fire” by Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, VOICES 2023 fellow, NBC News
  • 🎧 “Jet Tila’s 101 Thai dishes to cook before you die,” Milk Street Radio
 

Opportunities  
Visit AAJA Careers or follow @AAJACareers on X to post jobs or internships and stay up-to-date on available positions. Check in with your AAJA chapters for more opportunities. 

AAJA Opportunities:

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • AAJA Style Guide | Join us in reshaping AAPI coverage and news standards.
  • AAJA-Chicago Volunteer | Fill out the form to learn more about how to participate as a volunteer mentor for AAJA-Chicago's "Coffee with a Journalist" program.
  • AAJA Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships | Sign up here to be a broadcast judge for our 2024 scholarships, internships and fellowships judging committee.

External and Partner Opportunities:

  • KABC-TV seeks President and General Manager | This president and general manager position, based in Glendale, CA, requires a leader who can drive audience growth and modernization initiatives, while fostering a culture of innovation and quality journalism, and collaborating with Disney entities for collective success. | Deadline to apply: Thursday, March 21. | Learn more and apply here.
  • New Hampshire Bulletin seeks Reporter | This reporter position, based in Concord, New Hampshire, requires a reporter who will cover the legislature, state agencies and elections, with a focus on energy policy and the environment, delivering deeper insights beyond press releases. | Deadline to apply: Thursday, March 21. | Learn more and apply here.
  • Church & State Magazine seeks Editor | This editor position, based in Washington, D.C., requires an editor who can oversee production of Americans United’s Church & State magazine, planning issues, commissioning and editing content, ensuring high-quality publication and passion for church-state separation. | Deadline to apply: Friday, March 22. | Learn more and apply here.
  • MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellowship | This four-month MIT fellowship is for freelance and staff journalists who are affiliated with U.S. local/regional newsrooms to develop news projects focusing on the relationship between climate change or the transition to a low-carbon economy and local communities, prioritizing local perspectives and priorities. | Deadline to apply: Sunday, April 28. | Learn more and apply here.
 

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