Start spreading the news: AAJA --> NY in 2013
We’re heading to the media capital of the free world!
Via AAJA Online:
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is pleased to announce the selection of AAJA’s New York chapter as the 2013 host for the 1,400-member organization’s national convention.
My Storify on the 2011 AAJA Convention
Coming Soon: AAJA Ford Foundation Blog
Good stuff!
Via aajaford:
Hi folks. Theodore Kim here. This is a blog for our 2011 AAJA Convention Ford Foundation attendees. Many of them plan to post their convention experiences here on a regular basis. We’ll take the best or most thoughtful posts and reblog them on our Official Convention Tumblr page.
Watch for posts as the convention ramps up!
[ Posted by Theodore Kim | @TheoTypes ]
(via aajaconvention)
AAJA Convention Tumblr Spinning Up
Keep an eye on this space!
Via aajaconvention:
Howdy, folks. The 2011 Asian American Journalists Association Convention in Detroit is just around the corner and we’re again ramping up our convention Tumblr page. Watch this space for real-time updates about the days ahead.
We’re guessing that the blog will be most active during the convention itself. So please join us then!
[Posted by Theodore Kim | @TheoTypes ]
AAJA Has Journalism Jobs!
Seriously, if you’re still on the fence about coming to our convention Aug. 10-13 in Detroit, what more encouragement do you need? How about knowing you can get your foot in the door at some respected news companies?
Recruiters are on the prowl. Are you in the market?
I’m ready to engage in the 3 D’s: Diversity, Digital, DETROIT!
Join me in Motor City this Aug. 10-13 for the Asian American Journalists Association’s national convention.
Just a few reasons why you won’t want to miss this:
* Our opening reception will celebrate the vibrant culture and community of the largest U.S. concentration of Arab Americans as AAJA members visit the Arab American National Museum.
* Our programming committee has been in overdrive to bring you the best speakers and trainers to help you stay ahead of the curve. Just a few of the industry experts you’ll hear from include Vadim Lavrusik, Facebook’s journalism program manager; decorated WNYW broadcaster Ti-Hua Chang; leadership expert Ron Brown; and many, many others!
* The career fair and expo has been beefed up to show you some of the hottest tools, and you’ll get an opportunity to receive career coaching from journalism leaders.
* You’ll have opportunities to network, network, network.
* Hear from Helen Zia, Corky Lee and other legendary reporters who helped cover the murder of Vincent Chin, a seminal event in the Asian American civil rights movement.
* Come bid on some great items at the famous silent auction, emceed by Detroit’s own Roop Raj.
* Meet some of your 2012 AAJA Men of Broadcast in person, and buy a calendar to take home!
* Get a road map to our industry’s future from keynote speaker Dave Hunke, publisher of USA Today.
* And … save some energy for the famous karaoke night! (Will Asian Usher make an appearance? Come to Detroit to find out!)
