National Society of Newspaper Columnists 2024 Annual Conference

The National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) will hold its annual conference and awards ceremony virtually on July 19 and 20, 2024
About this Event

Registration Opens for National Society of Newspaper Columnists Annual Conference

July 19 and 20, 2024

The National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) will hold its annual conference and awards ceremony virtually on July 19 and 20, 2024. The conference, an annual tradition since 1977, follows the NSNC mission of promoting education, professionalism, and networking support for journalists and media professionals in a free-press environment. NSNC consists of a membership of nearly 3,000 columnists and media professionals from across the world.

“The annual conference is a time for us to join together to renew our bonds of camaraderie and friendship in the ever-changing media environment,” says Ginny McCabe, executive director, NSNC. “Our virtual platform this year will offer the perfect environment to support all writers’ voices to be heard.”

Early registration is now open and, until June 30, registrants can save on the cost of registration.

“We are excited to have you join us for the 2024 Virtual National Society of Newspaper Columnists Annual Conference on July 19 and 20. Our time together will be filled with amazing keynotes as well as training and educational sessions with some of the top experts in our industry,” says Lori Duff, president of the NSNC.

The conference will feature top experts from around the country leading breakout sessions geared towards training and educating columnists and writers.

The event offers several opportunities for networking with the experts, including an hour on Friday evening to engage in virtual conversations one-on-one. The conference closes on Saturday with the annual NSNC awards ceremony recognizing this year’s winners and finalists from NSNC’s annual column contest. Past award recipients include Pulitzer-winning journalists and leading national columnists.

About NSNC

The National Society of Newspaper Columnists, founded in 1977, exists to promote education, professionalism, and camaraderie among newspaper, multimedia columnists and other writers of serial essay, including bloggers. The membership consists of nearly 3,000 professional columnists and writers and advocates for columnists and free-press issues. The annual conference is NSNC’s primary event. They also publish a monthly newsletter and highlight member news. The organization has a key focus on student outreach and connects with student journalists interested in opinion writing. NSNC is associated with the Ernie Pyle Legacy Foundation, Student Press Freedom Day, and the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, and holds instructional webinars throughout the year. Learn more on how to become a member at www.columnists.com.

F or questions, email NSNC Executive Director Ginny McCabe at [email protected].