Membership

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 free-lance 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 Dues: $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 Dues: $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 Dues: $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 Dues: $20

Gold Membership

Available to full or associate members for a higher membership dues and additional benefits.
Gold Full Dues: $80
Gold Associate Dues: $80

Please note that all AAJA Memberships are per calendar year (January 1 to December 31 of each year).

Corporate Membership

Available to news media companies who wish to show their support for diversity. Includes special benefits.
AAJA Corporate Member: $1,500

Download a Corporate Membership Application.