Emerging Journalists Mentorship Program

In 2021, WABJ established the Emerging Journalists Mentorship Program, an initiative designed to nurture the next generation of journalists by providing them with resources and mentorship.

The program, spearheaded by WABJ’s Student Engagement & Early Career Development Committee, pairs college students and recent grads with professional journalists. Mentors offer one-on-one monthly checkin sessions with their mentees to provide guidance and answer general inquiries about the media industry. The committee hosts career development and handson training sessions exclusively for mentees and WABJ student members throughout the year.

Signature Programs & Sponsorship Opportunities

DC Journalism Job Fair

Each spring, WABJ collaborates with the D.C. chapters of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and the Journalism & Women Symposium (JAWS) to organize a job fair for journalists at Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.

The event attracts recruiters from dozens of print, digital and broadcast outlets who meet with job seekers with varied levels of experience.

DC Diversity Mixer

WABJ, NAHJ-DC, AAJA-DC, NLGJA-DC, the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA), Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association (AMEJA), and the Trans Journalists Association (TJA) host this annual evening of food, fun and networking each fall at a local restaurant.

This event aims to create opportunities for D.C. media professionals to grow their network, build community and learn.

Signature Programs & Sponsorship Opportunities