HFPA Agrees to Meet with NABJ to Help Increase Diversity During the Golden Globes Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced that they will rectify the lack of Black journalists among their ranks. According to Variety, former HFPA President Meher Tatna admitted they had not had...
Read MoreIn These Times, a monthly print magazine that covers politics, social movements and culture from the left, is hiring a new managing editor. This person will have a strong voice in shaping the magazine, and this is a great role for someone who is passionate...
Read MoreOverview The Investigations team at the Chicago Tribune is seeking an investigative reporter to continue our vital work of exposing injustice, holding powerful people and institutions accountable and fulfilling the highest purpose of journalism, public service. We hope you will answer the call, bringing your skills, passion and...
Read MorePosition: Executive Director, Invisible Institute Reports to: Board of Directors Status: Full Time, Benefits The Invisible Institute seeks an Executive Director with the entrepreneurial spirit, managerial acumen, and operational expertise to lead the Institute’s next phase of growth and to uphold its mission, goals, and values. The Executive Director...
Read MoreDate Opened: Feb 18, 2021 Location: Northbrook, IL, US Company: Allstate Insurance Company The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our...
Read MoreJob Description: ABC 7 Chicago is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated special projects producer of linear and streaming content. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include producing reports for multiple platforms, working with the news director and assistant news director to plan and execute coverage of station initiatives and high profile events and...
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NABJ Launches “The Black Press Grant Program” to Sponsor Freelance Reporters and Producers WASHINGTON — The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will provide grant funding directly to support freelance reporters and producers at Black-owned media outlets through the “Black Press Grant Program.” The program is...
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[gallery type="slideshow" size="medium" ids="12165,12163,12164,12162,12161,12160,12159"] By Art Norman NABJ-Chicago Board Member Emeritus NBC5’s Jim Tilmon, the nation’s first Black TV weatherman, was a trained meteorologist and a commercial airline pilot. Jim was a captain for American Airlines, and the third black pilot hired by a major air carrier. As...
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NABJ and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, LLC (“CZI”) are launching an initiative to support Black-owned media companies’ coverage of COVID-19 and Education. The initiative’s goal is to generate and/or aggregate local enterprise, investigative and public affairs stories that are potentially life-saving for Black communities. NABJ...
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In the history of television, no African American has ever run a network news division. With the news of James Goldston’s decision to step down after 17 years at ABC News, National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) leaders say the time for that glass ceiling...
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