Journalism
About: Areas of Practice
The brief guides, below, connect you to books, articles and websites in a particular areas of journalism practice. If you see something outdated or have a suggestion, please let me know!
Associations
- American Press InstituteThe 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.
- American Sportscasters AssociationThe 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.
- Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)AAJA is a membership nonprofit advancing diversity in newsrooms and ensuring fair & accurate coverage of communities of color.
- Associated Press Sports EditorsAPSE is the most important and most prestigious sports journalism organization in the country.
- Association for Women in Sports MediaThe 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./
- Center for an Informed Public (UW)Our mission is to resist strategic misinformation, promote an informed society, and strengthen democratic discourse.
- Center for Media Engagement (UT Austin)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.
- Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)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.
- Information Futures Lab at Brown (formerly First Draft News)"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 & EditorsInvestigative Reporters and Editors Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting.
- Knight Foundation: JournalismBuilding a sustainable future for local news
- National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)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.
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is the leading organization for Latinos in the media.
- News Leaders AssociationThe 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.
- News Media AllianceWe are the voice of the news media industry, empowering members to succeed in today’s fast-moving media environment.
- Nieman Journalism LabTo promote & elevate the standards of journalism.
- NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ JournalistsFounded 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.
- Online News Association (ONA)The Online News Association is a nonprofit membership organization for digital journalists — connecting journalism, technology and innovation.
- Poynter InstituteThe Poynter Institute is a global leader in journalism.
- Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)RTDNA is the world's largest professional organization devoted exclusively to broadcast and digital journalism. --about
- Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the PressThe 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.
- Reporters without BordersAdvocacy organization that defends journalists, fights against censorship, and works to improve the safety of journalists worldwide. They publish the Press Freedom Index.
- Society for Professional Journalists (SPJ)Improving and protecting journalism since 1909,
- World Association of News Publishers (WAN IFRA)The World Association of News Publishers, or WAN-IFRA, is the global organisation of the world’s press.