Organizations related to the practice or business of journalism are listed in this category. Included are trade organizations and other coalitions of media professionals.
Regular Websites
ACJ, the Alliance for Community Journalism, is a non-profit organization with a mandate to promote and maintain excellence in community reporting. - ACJ
http://www.acj.org/
AIM, the Accuracy in Media, is a non-profit organization concerned with complaints of media abuse and errors. - AIM
http://www.aim.org/
The American Copy Editors Society is a non-profit organization providing solutions to copy desk problems; by copy editors for copy editors. - American Copy Editors Society
http://www.copydesk.org/
ASJA, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, is a non-profit organization which provides a variety of services for member journalists and authors. - ASJA
http://www.asja.org/
AYJW, the Association of Young Journalists and Writers, is a non-profit organization promoting excellence in journalism; for journalists under 35. - AYJW
http://ayjw.org/
BGTW, the British Guild of Travel Writers, is a non-profit organization of writers, editors, photographers, producers, radio and television presenters involved in the travel industry. - BGTW
http://www.bgtw.org/
CAJ, the Canadian Association of Journalists, is a non-profit organization providing information on issues pertaining to journalism, and other forms of media. - CAJ
http://www.eagle.ca/caj/
The Caucasus Journalists Network is a non-profit organization of journalists, researchers, publishers and media professionals of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. - Caucasus Journalists Network
http://www.caucasusjournalists.net/
CCJ, the Committee of Concerned Journalists, is a non-profit organization of media professionals concerned with the future of the profession of journalism. - CCJ
http://www.concernedjournalists.org/
CMPA, the Center for Media and Public Affairs, is a non-profit organization conducting research studies of the news and entertainment media. - CMPA
http://www.cmpa.com/
CNJO, the Council of National Journalism Organization, is a non-profit organization representing national news professionals and editorial contributors across the country. - CNJO
http://www.cnjo.org/
CPJ, the Committee to Protect Journalists, is a non-profit organization defending the rights of journalists to report the truth without fear of censorship. - CPJ
http://www.cpj.org/
EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, is a non-profit organization of which provides advocacy for the interests of public broadcasters in Europe. - EBU
http://www.ebu.ch/
FAIR, the Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, is a non-profit organization concerned with the abuse and bias of media. - FAIR
http://www.fair.org/
FIPP, the International Federation of the Periodical Press, is a non-profit organization promoting editorial standards in both print and electronic media. - FIPP
http://www.fipp.com/
Free Press is a nonpartisan organization that seeks to reform the media. The organization is against the influence of large media corporations and for Internet freedom. Free Press also publishes policy updates on matters being considered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress. You can also donate money to the organization. - Free Press
http://www.freepress.net
ICFJ, the International Center for Journalist, is a non-profit organization promoting freedom of the press around the world; with information on the issues that face the profession. - ICFJ
http://www.icfj.org/
IFJ, the International Federation of Journalists, is a non-profit organization which promotes social justice and rights for journalists. - IFJ
http://www.ifj.org/
Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc.
Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. is an educational organization that trains journalists and editors to provide high quality journalism. The website has a large database of resources to help you become more professional. You can also access this website in Spanish. - Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc.
http://www.ire.org
IRE, the Investigative Reporters and Editors, is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting within the field of journalism. - IRE
http://www.ire.org/
JEA, the Journalism Education Association, is a non-profit organization supports excellence and achievement in scholastic journalism. - JEA
http://www.jea.org/
Media Access Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the public's right to access all forms of media, regardless of content. - Media Access Project
http://www.mediaaccess.org/
Media Alliance is a non-profit organization which promotes both fairness and accuracy in the all forms of media, including radio, television, and print. - Media Alliance
http://www.media-alliance.org/
Media Trust is a non-profit organization promoting effective and unbiased media reporting; with an emphasis on the charity and voluntary sectors. - Media Trust
http://www.mediatrust.org/
Provides information and policy resources pertaining to the ethics and abuse of print and broadcast media in the United Kingdom. - Media Wide
http://www.presswise.org.uk/
NAA, the Newspaper Association of America, is a non-profit organization focusing on journalism issues such as public policy, diversity, integrity, etc. - NAA
http://www.naa.org/
NAB, the National Association of Broadcasters, is a non-profit organization which provides information and resources from the membership of the industry. - NAB
http://www.nab.org/
A non-profit organization monitoring accuracy, fairness and ethical practice throughout the print and broadcast media. - News Ombudsman
http://www.newsombudsmen.org/
NJE, the Network for Journalism Excellence, is a non-profit organization concerned with the factors which influence public perception of news. - NJE
http://www.journalismexcellence.ca/
NUJ, the National Union of Journalists, is a non-profit organisation providing information on a number of journalism issues; complete with legal advice. - NUJ
http://www.nuj.org.uk/
The Online Journalism Review, a publication supported by the Annenberg School of Communication at USC, is an academic publication that focuses on journalism. The website also has a wide ranging blog that covers issues such as blogging. The Review was suspended by USC in June 2008. The archives of the Review remain online for consultation. - Online Journalism Review
http://www.ojr.org
PEJ, the Project for Excellence in Journalism, is a non-profit organization evaluating the performance of the press on a regular basis. - PEJ
http://journalism.org/
The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press is an American research organization dedicated to showing how the press affects American life. You can find commentary on a variety of political and media issues from this site. You can also find Pew's research studies here. - People Press
http://people-press.org/
Pew Center For Civic Journalism
A non-profit organization concerned with citizen involvement in community issues, specifically how they are reported in the print and broadcast media. - Pew Center For Civic Journalism
http://www.pewcenter.org/
PJNET, the Public Journalism Network, is a non-profit organization of journalists, educators and citizens interested in exploring and strengthening the relationship between journalism and democracy. - PJNET
http://pjnet.org/
Society of Environmental Journalists
The Society of Environmental Journalists is a professional organization for journalists to report on the environment. The website also has a career section for journalists interested in working in this field. The site also has information for freelancers interested in this aspect of journalism. The site is also available in Spanish. - Society of Environmental Journalists
http://www.sej.org
Washington Newspaper Publishers Association
The WNPA is an industry group of those who print newspapers in Washington State. The website is especially good at providing information on advertising in the state's newspapers. You can also find out about upcoming association events here. - Washington Newspaper Publishers Association
http://www.wnpa.com/