NPC Journalism Institute

Meet our 2026 cohort: - @MaeaLenei, @NewsHour - Independent journalist @indiefilmfan - @WhitneyDownard, @PennCapitalStar - Multimedia journalist @Olga_S_Loginova - Mark Rabago, Marianas Press - @JRamakrishnanOR, @seattletimes

We're thrilled to announce the 2026 Public Health Reporting Fellowship cohort! This opportunity supports journalists across the country in producing in-depth, community-centered reporting on critical public health issues. Congrats to our six fellows: pressclubinstitute.org/2026/04/15/nat…

Register for our briefing on midterms coverage with the @BPC_Bipartisan on Thursday, April 23 at 12 p.m. ET. BPC’s Elections Project Director Wren Orey will provide resources that will help you tell impactful elections stories throughout 2026. pressclubinstitute.org/event/midterms…

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. More details coming soon.

"The missing angle is often the human story behind these weapons — their costs, consequences, and harms, and the hundreds of thousands of people involved with nuclear infrastructure — as well as the stories, past and present, of those working to reduce risks."

Advice from @StanleyConnect's @devonterrill & Chloe Angyal includes: - Start building sources now - Follow ongoing coverage - Look beyond political rhetoric to the human and economic stakes of nuclear policy

The war in Iran threatens to open a new era of nuclear proliferation, creating imminent national security risks & geopolitical consequences. We spoke with experts from @StanleyConnect to learn best practices for journalists covering nuclear escalation: pressclubinstitute.org/2026/04/02/sta…

Panelists include: @MayaEarls and @thaiphi_le. Moderated by @palbergo.

Calling journalists looking to break into business journalism 📣 Join our free, virtual Career Office Hour to learn how to adapt your skills to the business beat and attract opportunities in the B2B space. 🗓April 7 🕛 12 p.m. ET 💻 Zoom pressclubinstitute.org/event/career-o…

WASHINGTON, March 23 – @NPCPresident @MarkSchoeff today issued the following statement after the Defense Department moved to shut down the Pentagon’s Correspondents’ Corridor and impose escorted access requirements for reporters in the wake of a court ruling on unlawful press restrictions:

If you’ve been meaning to update your résumé or portfolio website… If you’ve been thinking about a career pivot… If you’ve been waiting for clarity on what it takes to get hired in 2026… This is your chance! Get your ticket today: eventbrite.com/e/2026-career-…

🎉 Career Day at @PressClubDC is TOMORROW! Professional development training sessions are waiting for you. Headshot reservations are going fast. Recruiters are lined up.

#FOIA requests can feel intimidating, but they don't have to be. @EileenOReilly10 shares six open records tips for journalists in honor of #SunshineWeek. pressclubinstitute.org/2026/03/17/6-f…

Career Day at @PressClubDC isn’t just another networking event for job seekers. It’s an interactive learning experience for professionals looking to: 🚀 Take the next step 🚀 Pivot sectors 🚀 Future-proof their skills 🚀 Expand their network Join us 3/20: eventbrite.com/e/2026-career-…

The National Press Club’s statement on our story in The Washington Post on the Pentagon banning photographers from briefings after they published “unflattering” photos. washingtonpost.com/business/2026/…

WASHINGTON, March 11, 2026 – @NPCPresident Mark Schoeff Jr. issued the following statement today following a report from the @wapo stating that the Pentagon barred news photographers after images of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were deemed unflattering:

“When you're working with minors, having a good system for permission and informed consent is incredibly important.” @MPRnews education reporter @ElizShockman shares practical advice for journalists when interviewing children and vulnerable sources: pressclubinstitute.org/2026/03/10/wha…

📸 Ready for a fresh new look? We still have spots left in our FREE pop-up headshot studio with photographers @melissalyttle & @LexeySwall! Reserve your space today when you sign up for Career Day at @PressClubDC on March 20: eventbrite.com/e/2026-career-…

Your cover letter isn’t a formality. It’s a writing sample. During Career Day at @PressClubDC, we’re offering a hands-on session detailing how to strategically use your cover letter to tell — and sell — your story. Join us on March 20 to get ahead: eventbrite.com/e/2026-career-…

Disability affects millions of Americans, yet many newsrooms lack reliable resources for covering these stories well. We've partnered with @TheArcUS to break down what better disability coverage looks like — starting with a look at language & framing: pressclubinstitute.org/2026/03/05/190…