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????We're showing an exclusive screening of the new HBO MAX TV documentary series?'Call Me Ted,' which provides an inside look at media titan, Ted Turner.?This six-part documentary series was written and directed by?Keith Clarke?and produced by?joni levin, who will join former CNN correspondent and Washington bureau chief,?Frank Sesno, for a panel discussion following the screening. Press Club members and their guests must register at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gZ4drwhZ

???Ready for a fresh new look? Get a FREE professional headshot during #Career Day at the National Press Club on March 28. Our pop-up headshot studio is available to all ticket holders on a first-come, first-served basis. Register below ??

Upcoming event: Four-course wine dinner featuring winemaker James MacPhail Winemaker James MacPhail will guide diners on a tasting journey featuring five wines perfectly paired with canapés and a four-course dinner on April 1 in the Reliable Source restaurant. This dinner will explore wines from The Calling label, a joint venture between famed sports announcer Jim Nantz and the president of Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Peter Deutsch. The evening begins with passed canapés, Chardonnay and socializing at 6:30 p.m. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. Spots are limited - make your reservation now at the link below!

The journalism industry continues to face turbulent times with widespread layoffs affecting of colleagues at Voice of America, RFE/RL, RFA and more. In response, the National Press Club is stepping up to support our colleagues by offering complimentary Career Day tickets to any journalist who has been laid off in the past month. If you’ve recently lost your job in the industry, we want to help you get back on your feet. Use promo code?"npccomp"?at checkout for free admission to Career Day on Friday, March 28. Any journalist who registers for Career Day using the "npccomp" promo code is also invited to Taco Night at the Reliable Source on Friday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m., where the National Press Club will treat you to free tacos as a small way to show our support. This is a great chance to unwind, network, and enjoy some well-deserved camaraderie.?

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We've updated our resource page for journalism job-seekers with new places to find job postings and some fresh advice. But we'd love your help in connecting journalists with new opportunities. Share your advice or strategies on resumes, networking, cover letters, interviewing ... or what NOT to do during a job search ... below. We hope to feature your advice, with credit, on our resource page and in a future edition of The Latest, our daily industry newsletter. And we hope you'll join us for Career Day at the National Press Club next Friday, March 28. This daylong career conference will feature newsroom recruiters, free headshots, career training and more: https://lnkd.in/drQePyCN https://lnkd.in/dbHDt9-t

Your cover letter is more than just a formality — it’s a chance to show off your skills and personality. At Career Day, join us for a session dedicated to crafting a compelling cover letter that highlights your strengths. You’ll walk away with practical tips, tricks, and examples to help you secure an interview. ? We’ll see you on March 28 at the National Press Club:?https://lnkd.in/g93_-Kcy?

WASHINGTON, March 15 – National Press Club President Mike Balsamo has issued the following statement after reports that large numbers of Voice of America journalists have been placed on indefinite leave, just a day after the White House ordered a significant downsizing to VOA’s parent agency, the United States Agency for Global Media. “The mass sidelining of Voice of America journalists, coming just hours after an order to gut its parent agency, raises urgent questions about the future of one of the world’s most important independent news organizations. This isn’t just about cutting an agency — it’s about whether VOA can continue its mission at all. For decades, Voice of America has delivered fact-based, independent journalism to audiences worldwide, often in places where press freedom does not exist. Removing large numbers of its journalists at the same time as dismantling USAGM threatens the very foundation that has allowed VOA to operate without political interference. If an entire newsroom can be sidelined overnight, what does that say about the state of press freedom? This move not only puts VOA’s credibility at risk but also undermines America’s long-standing commitment to a free and independent press. These suspensions come amid growing concerns over press freedom, including the earlier suspension of Steve Herman, a veteran journalist and member of the National Press Club Board of Governors. His removal weeks ago was widely viewed as politically motivated, and now, VOA as a whole faces an even greater disruption. Steve Herman’s suspension was a warning sign. Now, an entire institution is being dismantled piece by piece. This isn’t just a staffing decision — it’s a fundamental shift that endangers the future of independent journalism at VOA. The National Press Club urges Congress and the public to demand transparency and accountability regarding these mass suspensions and to ensure that Voice of America remains an independent, fact-based news organization — free to do its work without interference.

Join us on April 4th at 6:00 pm for an exclusive screening of the new HBO MAX TV documentary series 'Call Me Ted,' which provides an inside look at media titan Ted Turner. This six-part documentary series was written and directed by Keith Clarke and produced by Joni Levin, who will join former CNN correspondent and Washington bureau chief, Frank Sesno for a panel discussion following the screening. Register at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gZ4drwhZ