EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - NATAS Lower Great Lakes and Chicago/Midwest
• Radio Television Digital News Association
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
• American Federation of Television and Radio Artists –Trade union representing professionals in broadcasting (on air talents)
• National Association of Black Journalists -Media organization for people of color
• National Association of Hispanic Journalists- Supports Hispanics in the news industry
• National Association of Minorities in Communications -Promotes diversity in the media
• National Association of Television Program Executives
• National Association of Broadcasters -Check out Career Center if looking for a job
• Asian American Journalists Association -Works to ensure fair and accurate coverage of Asian Pacific American communities
• Broadcast Education Association -Represents professors, industry professionals and graduate students in electronic media. Check out the scholarships and grants section and upcoming events and of course, industry jobs. They have a good conference every year, and you can look for internships and jobs there
• Native American Journalists Association -Serves Native American communicators through programs designed to enrich journalism
• New York Women in Communications -Promotes the advancement of women in all fields of communications.
• Society of Professional Journalists is the largest journalism organization in the United States. Check out their scholarships and career conference information under the student tab as well as the job opportunities that they offer.

NATIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS

• ABC News
• The Associated Press
• CBS News
• Google News
• National Public Radio
• NBC News (MSNBC)
• The Weather Channel –National and Local Weather Forecast, Hurricane, Radar, and Report
• White House News

ORGANIZATIONS THAT EVALUATE VIDEO ENTRIES

• DV Award
• Telly Awards
• NATAS Lower Great Lakes and Chicago/Midwest
• NAB has a PSA (Public Service Announcement) contest for college students