Journalism

The American Press Institute advances an innovative and sustainable news industry by helping publishers understand and engage audiences, grow revenue, improve public-service journalism, and succeed at organizational change.

The American Sportscasters Association (ASA) is dedicated to promoting, supporting and enhancing the work of our member sportscasters. In addition, we are a resource of information and guidance for those interested in becoming a sportscaster. ASA, founded in 1980, always encourages the highest standards of ethics, integrity and professional conduct.

AAJA is a membership nonprofit advancing diversity in newsrooms and ensuring fair & accurate coverage of communities of color.

APSE is the most important and most prestigious sports journalism organization in the country.

The Association for Women in Sports Media is a 501(c)(3) organization whose female and male members support the advancement and growth of women – both professional and student – in sports media./

Our mission is to resist strategic misinformation, promote an informed society, and strengthen democratic discourse.

The Center for Media Engagement envisions a vibrant American news media that more effectively empowers the public to understand, appreciate, and participate in the democratic exchange of ideas.

The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. We defend the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal.

"Bad information harms people, economies and democracies. Quick fixes won’t solve the problem. We envision a different future for our information spaces, habits, institutions and culture." [from: What We Do]

Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting.

Building a sustainable future for local news

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of Black journalists worldwide.

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is the leading organization for Latinos in the media.

The American Society of News Editors and the Associated Press Media Editors have joined forces to become the News Leaders Association. NLA aims to foster and develop the highest standards of trustworthy, truth-seeking journalism; to advocate for open, honest and transparent government; to fight for free speech and an independent press; to nurture the next generation of news leaders committed to spreading knowledge that informs democracy.

We are the voice of the news media industry, empowering members to succeed in today’s fast-moving media environment.

To promote & elevate the standards of journalism.

Founded in 1990, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ issues.

The Online News Association is a nonprofit membership organization for digital journalists — connecting journalism, technology and innovation.

The Poynter Institute is a global leader in journalism.

RTDNA is the world's largest professional organization devoted exclusively to broadcast and digital journalism. --about

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., that provides pro bono legal services and resources to and on behalf of journalists.

Advocacy organization that defends journalists, fights against censorship, and works to improve the safety of journalists worldwide. They publish the Press Freedom Index.

Improving and protecting journalism since 1909,

The World Association of News Publishers, or WAN-IFRA, is the global organisation of the world’s press.