Category: News

Asian American Journalists Association Announces 2024 Awards Recipients

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Journalism Excellence Awards, recognizing excellence in journalism by Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists. Excellence in Written Reporting, News Jeong Park, Anh Do, Debbie Truong, Cindy Chang, Summer Lin and team, Monterey Park Shooting series (1/2/3), Los Angeles Times This … Continue reading Asian American Journalists Association Announces 2024 Awards Recipients

JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ Program for California High School Students, Selects 22 Students for 2024 Cohort

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and CalMatters are thrilled to announce the 2024 cohort of JCal, a program for California high school students to be immersed in the state’s news ecosystem. The second cohort of this program will meet in the CalMatters newsroom in Sacramento from June 17 to June 21. With guidance from … Continue reading JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ Program for California High School Students, Selects 22 Students for 2024 Cohort

AAJA Announces VOICES Cohort, Leadership for 2024 Program

The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to announce the 2024 cohort of AAJA VOICES, a multimedia journalism fellowship that accelerates the skills of college journalists by pairing them with professional editors. This year’s VOICES cohort will be led by a highly accomplished group of journalism professionals. AAJA’s VOICES program has offered student journalists a … Continue reading AAJA Announces VOICES Cohort, Leadership for 2024 Program

Announcing AAJA’s 2024 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort

The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to introduce the 2024 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP) cohort. This year, 15 leaders will meet over the course of several months in a combination of online and in-person training sessions to improve their managerial and leadership skills. The final session will take place at the #AAJA24 convention … Continue reading Announcing AAJA’s 2024 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort

Apply for JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ program for California high school students

Join the 2024 cohort, applications due Wednesday, Feb. 28 The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to announce our second year of JCal, a program for California high school students, created in partnership with CalMatters. JCal is an all-inclusive, expenses-paid journalism program that immerses high school students from across California into the state’s news ecosystem. … Continue reading Apply for JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ program for California high school students

VOICES 2024 applications open for student fellows and editors

Apply to AAJA’s flagship summer program for college students Join AAJA’s 2024 VOICES cohort! Our multimedia journalism training fellowship is for college and graduate students. This year’s program will focus on Asian Americans in the upcoming election cycle, broadly defined. We’re looking for undergraduate and graduate students who are great storytellers and interested in new … Continue reading VOICES 2024 applications open for student fellows and editors

#AAJA24 Updates: Pitch form open, join the Programming Committee!

Join the Convention Planning Committee, pitch speakers, programs   AAJA Family, we know it’s early in the year, but we’re already excited for #AAJA24 in August! As we ramp up our preparations, we invite you to share ideas with us — from speakers to sessions or even getting involved with our Convention Programming Committee.  Pitch … Continue reading #AAJA24 Updates: Pitch form open, join the Programming Committee!

AAJA Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Applications Now Open

APPLY TO BE PART OF THE 2024 COHORT BEFORE JANUARY 20, 2024 Applications for AAJA’s 2024 Executive Leadership Program are now open! ELP provides mid to senior-level career professionals with the training and skills needed to become journalism industry leaders.  Our 2024 program will be hybrid, with virtual sessions and in-person components. The opening session … Continue reading AAJA Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Applications Now Open

Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open

Apply for AAJA’s AAJA’s national high school summer training program by March 1, 2024 Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open! This year’s program will be in Austin, Texas from August 3-9, 2024. It will coincide with AAJA’s convention in Austin, Texas.  High school sophomores and juniors with a strong interest in journalism are encouraged … Continue reading Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open

Nominations Now Open for the AAJA 2024 Awards

Honor #AAJAExcellence and submit work or nominate for Journalism Excellence and Community Awards The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is now accepting submissions and nominations for our 2024 Awards! Our Journalism Excellence Awards honor the best journalism by AAJA members in 2023, while our Community Awards aim to celebrate the outstanding contributions of AAJA members, … Continue reading Nominations Now Open for the AAJA 2024 Awards