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Apply for the AAJA & Sacramento Bee internship

In partnership with The Sacramento Bee, AAJA Sacramento is sponsoring a 12-week, internship program for aspiring print, photo, graphics and multimedia journalists. A stipend of $570 a week will be provided by AAJA Sacramento. The program begins in May or June 2010, depending on the intern’s availability.

To be considered, applicants must be enrolled in a college or university within the chapter’s membership area* OR have permanent addresses within those boundaries. Recent graduates who completed their studies in 2009 are also eligible to apply. All applicants must be student members of AAJA Sacramento. (Visit www.aaja.org to become a member.)

AAJA Sacramento will evaluate the initial pool of applicants and nominate two candidates for The Bee’s consideration. Applicants are also encouraged to apply for other internships at The Bee.

The internship recipient will be announced April 1, 2010. Deadline for applications is March 19, 2010.

In addition to the internship application form, the following is required:

  • A resume and cover letter.
  • A 300-word essay on why diversity still matters in America’s newsrooms. Your essay should also mention the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to The Bee and a career in journalism.
  • Five to seven writing clips or CDs of multimedia work.
  • Two letters of reference, at least one from a professor or faculty adviser on school letterhead.

The application form is available here.

2010 marks AAJA Sacramento’s 25th Anniversary

This year marks AAJA Sacramento chapter’s 25th anniversary. Watch for exciting announcements and events throughout the year. We’re planning everything from a student workshop to participating in community events. AAJA’s national convention will be held in Los Angeles this summer and watch out for our fall fundraiser.

It’s a bright new year! Keep checking in for updates.

KVIE Local Heroes Awards

Title: KVIE Local Heroes Awards
Location: 2030 W. El Camino Avenue, Sacramento 95833
Link out: Click here
Description: Please join KVIE Public Television and Union Bank to honor three local heroes in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

RSVP by April 27 by calling (916) 641-3561.
Start Time: 5:30 p.m.
Date: 2009-04-30

AAJA Awards – Calling for applicants

AAJA NATIONAL JOURNALISM AWARDS
Nominate yourself or your colleagues for the 2009 AAJA National Journalism Awards. (Graphics, Online, Photography, Print, Radio, Television) Entries are FREE for current 2009 AAJA members and $100 per entry for non-members. Winners will be notified in advance of the 2009 AAJA National Convention held August 12-15, 2009 in Boston, MA. Awards will be presented at the AAJA Gala Scholarship and Awards Banquet on Saturday, August 15 at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, MA. The entrant need not be present to win. All entries must be received by April 24, 2009. For more information and an application, download the FAQ and award entry pdf at:  http://www.aaja.org/programs/awards/
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AAJA SPECIAL AWARDS
SPECIAL RECOGNITION – AAJA’s Special Recognition Award honors a person who has helped to advance AAJA’s goals over the past year or over the course of a life’s work.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT – AAJA’s Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has demonstrated courage and commitment to the principles of journalism over the course of a life’s work, as well as dedication to issues important to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
DR. SUZANNE AHN AWARD FOR CIVIL RIGHTS & SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR ASIAN AMERICANS – The award was established by the Asian American Journalists Association in 2003 to recognize excellence in coverage of civil rights of Asian Americans and/or issues of social justice for Asian Americans. A prize of up to $5,000 and award plaque is given to the winner. The entry fee is waived for current 2008 AAJA members. There is a non-refundable entry fee of $25 for non-AAJA members. To renew your membership or become a member, go to www.aaja.org or call 415-346-2051.
For more information and an application for any of these awards go to: http://www.aaja.org/programs/convention2007/schedule/awards All entries must be received by April 25, 2008.