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AAJA Membership
AAJA is a membership organization with more than 2,300 members in 19 chapters across the United States and Asia. As a member of AAJA, you get to participate in an elaborate network of Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists, media partners and friends who continue to have a profound impact in the field of journalism both locally and nationally.
You stay connected with members throughout the United States and those who work abroad. You remain informed of the latest issues affecting diversity in the newsroom and in the media industry through DATELINE AAJA Newsletter and AAJA Online listserv; and the latest opportunities for professional development and network through AAJA national conventions, AAJA Job Resources; the Executive Leadership Program; AAJA internships, mentorship and scholarships.
Most importantly, you become part of a larger community of journalists of color, UNITY: Journalists of Color, who share our values and commitment to diversity in the newsroom. If these values are in keeping with your vision, then AAJA membership is for you.
Membership Levels
AAJA offers a variety of memberships to choose from:
Full Membership
Available to those who receive a majority of their income from or spend the majority of their work time involved in journalistic work -- including freelance work -- for newspapers, magazines, wire services, radio stations or networks, television stations or networks, cable outlets, news-oriented public affairs departments, online-related divisions of a news-oriented organization, other bona-fide news organizations or educational institutions.
Accepted journalistic work includes reporting, writing, editing, photography, anchoring, producing, directing, research, design, teaching journalism and other functions that have direct impact on the gathering or presentation of the news. Full membership is also available to executives involved in the hiring of journalists and to artists and technicians involved in the news gathering process. Full members are eligible to vote and hold office.
Full Fee: $55
Two-year Option: $100
Associate Membership
Available to former journalists, public or community affairs representatives of bona-fide news companies, and non-journalists who have particular expertise or services they can offer AAJA. Non-journalist members must be approved by the chapter or recommended by at least one board member. Associate members are NOT eligible to vote and CANNOT hold office except for the position of treasurer.
Associate Fee: $55
Two-year Option: $100
Student Membership
(Copy of most current student ID required)
Available to enrolled high school, undergraduate, or graduate students who intend to pursue a career in journalism. Recent graduates who have yet to obtain their first job may also become student members. Once they get their first job, they must become full or associate members. Student members are NOT eligible to vote and CANNOT hold office. They may participate on committees and attend meetings.
Student Fee: $20
Retired Membership
Available to persons aged 62 and over who have previously worked full time or part time as a journalist. Retired members are NOT eligible to vote and CANNOT hold office except for the position of treasurer.
Retired Fee: $20
Gold Membership
Available to full or associate members for a higher membership fee and additional benefits.
Gold Full Fee: $80
Gold Associate Fee: $80
Please note that all AAJA Memberships are per calendar year (January 1 to December 31 of each year).
For further questions on membership, please contact the membership manager at (415) 346-2051 or by e-mail at National@aaja.org.
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