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NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists is a national organization with over 20 local, regional and scholastic chapters throughout the United States. We rely on the hard work of dedicated volunteers to advance and promote NLGJA’s mission of ensuring fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ+ issues and people in media.
Join NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists’ National Board of Directors, chapter leadership and members come from rural to major metropolitan print, broadcast, and online newsrooms, as well as community-based LGBTQ+ media, academic institutions, and the public relations and communications profession. Our strength and respect in the industry comes from the diversity of our membership.
An annual membership with NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists guarantees access to:
- Discounts on registration rates for annual events like our National Convention
- Reduced submission fees for programs like our Excellence in Journalism Awards
- Exclusive access to members-only scholarships, which offer up to $5,000 in yearly tuition assistance
- Direct contact with hiring managers and recruiters through features like our members-only Job Board and yearly Career and Community Expos
- Access to our members-only weekly newsletter, filled with job listings, fellowships, awards, scholarship opportunities and more
- Personal recognition in the “Members on the Move” section in our weekly newsletter for special achievements or career moves
- An expanded professional network offered by our regional chapters and local events
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Ready to join the premier network of queer and trans media professionals dedicated to the highest journalistic standards in the coverage of LGBTQ+ issues?