Announcing our 2024 Conference Session Schedule!

ANNOUNCING THE 2024 CONFERENCE SESSION SCHEDULE

We are thrilled to announce 80+ sessions to be featured during the NAHJ 40th Anniversary Conference & Expo in Hollywood, CA. Our conference curriculum will be packed with practical, hands-on training sessions where members can learn about everything from AI tools in the newsroom to how to stay safe covering protests and political events. Take a look at the full conference session schedule.

Conference & Anniversary News

Be on the lookout of our 2024 Conference App announcement for a full look at session descriptions, featured trainers, and interactive conference map. See schedule preview

NAHJ is seeking volunteers for our 40th Anniversary Conference & Expo. Volunteers will receive free admission to the event(s) they assist in or the equivalent of a one-day conference pass. Learn more

NAHJ will hold a Silent Auction during the 40th Anniversary Conference & Expo. Proceeds will benefit the Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund. Consider donating in-kind items or experiences to help us raise funds for our 40th Anniversary campaign initiative. Learn more

Do you have a special NAHJ tale to share, an experience that opened the door to journalism for you or an NAHJ mentor who changed your career? We’d like to hear from you for the 40th anniversary commemorative edition that will be shared during this year’s convention. Please send tidbits, photos or ideas to Ricardo Sandoval Palos and Nancy San Martin at ricardo_palabra@nahj.org and nancysanmartin@gmail.com.

Interested in being a sponsor for the convention? View the 2024 Prospectus and connect with our team.
Holly Rose, Director of Industry Relations, hrose@nahj.org
Diana Maltez, Director of Development, dmaltez@nahj.org

Resources & Updates

Calling all aspiring journalists and sports enthusiasts! Don't miss out on our May Newsroom Series event with ABC News and ESPN on May 14. Learn how to turn your passion into a career! ⭐ Register here

Nominations are open for the 2024 NAHJ Hall of Fame Awards! Fill out the form and celebrate our newest Hall of Fame inductees during our 40th Anniversary Conference & Expo in Hollywood, CA. Nominate by May 10

It’s time to submit your nominations for the NAHJ Student Chapter Cup. The deadline for submissions is May 10. The winner will be announced at our upcoming National Conference in July. See guidelines

NAHJ is now accepting submissions for both the National Chapter Award of Excellence and National Chapter of the Year! Please be sure to submit all annual reports by Wednesday, May 31 to qualify. Make a submission

Huge congrats to eight-time Emmy winner and expert crime reporter Ana Garcia on being named the host of True Crime News, a newly syndicated show crime show from Warner Bros. Television Group. Read more

We are delighted to hear that veteran journalist and NAHJ lifetime member Fernanda Santos is joining the 19th as its new managing editor. She has also played an instrumental role in shaping the Latina Leadership Program. Read more

The NAHJ New York Chapter is excited to host a speaker series in collaboration with ABC News featuring Gio Benitez and Maria Elena Salinas. All proceeds will benefit the NAHJ NY Scholarship. Register here

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Advancing Our Mission, Securing the Future

We would like to officially welcome founding member and NAHJ's first president, Gerald Garcia, to the President's Club donor list and recognize him as the organization's newest lifetime member!

Gerald, with the assistance and support of other founding members, was able to unify all of the Latino/Hispanic journalism groups to create what is now NAHJ just about 40 years ago.

To commemorate our history, we have launched a campaign to raise $250,000 during our 40th Anniversary. By donating to our Advancing Our Mission, Securing the Future campaign, you help us maintain the legacy of our founding members.

Each person that donates $1,500 or more will be recognized as being part of the President’s Club Donor and automatically become a Lifetime Member of NAHJ. Donate $40 or more and receive a NAHJ 40th Anniversary lapel pin to proudly show your support. Make a donation

Thank you to those who have already donated!

Headliner Circle Level

Publisher's Club Level

President's Club

Andrew Sherry, Darrell Rocha, Gerald Garcia, Yaneth Guillen

Amigos de NAHJ

Aaron Fernandez-Wisch, Alex Mena, Amanda Santana, Angelica Sanchez, Anita Favela Luera, Anne Brennan, Cecilia Figueroa, Cindy E. Rodríguez, Cristina Fernandez, Cynthia Izaguirre, Diana Maltez, Dora Tovar, Efrain Hernandez Jr., Elisa Schmitz, Elio Leturia, Elizabeth Aguilera, Erika Angulo, Fernanda Santos, Flora Charner, Frances Robles, Gabriel Rosa, Geraldine Cols Azocar, Hector Cantu, Holly Rose, Iván Briones, James Wagner, Javier Cabrera, Jennifer Marcial Ocasio, John Lucero Jr., Jose Baltierra, Kathryn Styer Martinez, Kevin Olivas, Laura Castañeda, Leslie Anne Dingle, Luis Cruz, Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, Manny Ramos, Mariel Fiori, Mario F. Velasco, Maximillian Alvarez, Melissa Sanchez, Melissa Taboada, Michelle Valles, Mirta Ojito, MJ Acosta-Ruiz, Nancy San Martin, Rafael Suarez, Ricardo Sandoval-Palos, Rudy Murrieta, Sandra Lilley, Sayda Castaneda, Sergio Bustos, Sid Garcia, Stella Chavez, Steven Padilla, Stephen Merenes, Tony Marcano, Vanessa Mobley, Veronica Villafane, William Freebairn, Yolanda Martinez, Yunuen Bonaparte, Zita Arrocha

(As of April 30, 2024)

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Media briefing: Reporting on opinion polls and surveys

May 7th (2-3 p.m. EDT) - Zoom

Polling and survey research is evolving, posing an election-year challenge for reporters striving to convey results accurately and in appropriate historical context. This briefing will cover current trends and novel approaches in opinion polling, the strengths and weaknesses of common types of polls and surveys, and how to interpret and report on results skillfully. Three experts will provide examples and advice and respond to journalists’ questions on the record.

Expert interview opportunities (15-minute slots on Zoom):

May 15 (1-3 p.m. EDT): Rooftop solar incentives with Dr. Severin Borenstein
May 23 (2-4 p.m. EDT): Wild pigs with Dr. John “Jack” Mayer
May 30 (2-4 p.m. EDT): Methane emissions with Dr. Amy Townsend-Small

SciLine, a philanthropically funded, free service for reporters, also runs a free

expert matching service that connects reporters rapidly to scientist-sources on

deadline.*

*An asterisk indicates this is a message from a paid partner of NAHJ. Message communications@nahj.org to be considered for inclusion in future newsletters.

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