About this Event
The Washington, D.C., Journalism Job Fair will bring together 24 national and local journalism organizations looking to recruit ambitious journalists with all levels of experience. It is open to students and working professionals alike seeking career opportunities at media outlets.
Ticket requirement: Tickets must be purchased online in advance and only ticket holders will be granted admission to the job fair. No tickets will be sold on the day of the event.
Refund policy: All ticket sales are final. Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances prior to or following the event. Registered attendees may transfer their ticket to another individual with prior approval from organizers, but must do so no less than two weeks before the event.
Recruiters: We are currently registering recruiters for the 2024 job fair, and will update this page and social media as new recruiters are confirmed.
In previous years, the following organizations have participated: ABC News, Associated Press, Axios, Baltimore Banner, CBS News, CNN, Fox Television Stations, Industry Dive, McClatchy, NBC4/Telemundo44, POLITICO, Reuters, S&P Global, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Washington Business Journal, Washingtonian and WAMU
Hosts: The job fair is hosted by Georgetown University’s Master of Professional Studies in Journalism program, and organized in conjunction with the Washington, D.C., chapters of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Asian American Journalists Association, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Journalism & Women Symposium.
Member admission: Current members of these journalism organizations have access to discounted ticket prices. Non-members who register using member admission will be denied entry and will not receive a refund. Those who have been affected by recent media layoffs should contact their affiliate organization about additional financial assistance.
Georgetown admission: Georgetown University students may attend the job fair free of charge but are still required to register in advance. Please contact the journalism program for discount code information.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies, 640 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States
USD 10.00 to USD 25.00