NAHJ

NAHJ welcomes three new Regional Directors to the board: 👏 Kim Haas — Region 2 👏 Blanca Rios — Region 6 👏 Robert Niño — Region 7 Representing journalists across their regions and helping strengthen the NAHJ community. Read more: nahj.org/news/

✨ Member Spotlight Congratulations to NAHJ member @jamiestockwell, named Vice President of News at USA TODAY. Know an NAHJ member doing great work? Nominate them for a Member Spotlight! Go here: shorturl.at/S5dIi

The NAHJ Board of Directors Meeting Public Notice All are invited to attend on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET Please register here: nahj.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #NAHJ #MoreLatinosInNews

🚨 NAHJ denounces the detention of Nashville reporter Estefany Rodríguez. Rodríguez has lived and worked lawfully in the U.S. since 2021 while pursuing political asylum. Journalists must be able to report without intimidation. Read more: nahj.org/news/

Meet the Co-Chairs of the 2026 NAHJ Conference & Expo: 🎤 Lucy Bustamante 📰 Fin Daniel Gómez 🎬 Rocsi Diaz These accomplished journalists will help guide this year’s conference in New Orleans. 📅 July 22–25 ⏰ Early bird ends March 31 Register now: nahjconference.org

⏰ Two NAHJ deadlines approaching: 🎷 28 days left for NAHJ Conference early bird registration (ends March 31) 🏆 Ñ Awards early entry deadline: March 6 Register. Submit. Don’t miss out. 🔗 nahjconference.org 🔗 nahj.org/awards/

Big news at NAHJ. We’re excited to welcome Gilbert Bailon as our new Deputy Director. A veteran journalist, former NAHJ national president and NAHJ Hall of Famer, @GilbertBailon brings decades of leadership and experience to the role. Read more here: ln.run/xQmWD

📣 Student internships are open and accepting applications through March 13. Gain hands-on newsroom experience, mentorship and career growth with NAHJ partner opportunities. 🔗 Apply now: nahj.org/internships

⚖️ Media Law for Journalists: Libel & Invasion of Privacy 📅 Feb. 26 | ⏰ 6pm ET Learn the fundamentals of libel, privacy law and key legal defenses for journalists. 🎙 Jeffrey P. Hermes, Media Law Resource Center 🔗 Register: nahj.org/events

🚨 Happening tomorrow 🌎 Every Story Is an Environmental Story 📅 Feb. 19 | ⏰ 6pm ET Climate change connects to poverty, mental health and air quality in our communities. Join us to explore how journalists can tell these stories with impact. 🔗nahj.org/events/

🎤 Holding the Mic launched this morning in DC First conversation: media consolidation & democracy One city down. NY, Minneapolis, Miami, San Antonio, LA + more coming soon More info here: tinyurl.com/2s4zdwmu

🎤 NAHJ is launching Holding the Mic! It's a year-long tour tackling the biggest issues in journalism. Led by NAHJ Advocacy Committee. First stop: DC, talking media consolidation & democracy. 📍 National Press Club 🕘 2/9, 9:30 AM ET RSVP: forms.gle/tH911LJRpettPK…

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🚨 Deadline: Jan. 6, 2026 NYU Journalism is offering a full scholarship for an NAHJ member entering an in-person master’s program (Fall 2026). A major opportunity for career advancement! 👉 Apply today: nahj.org/nyu/

Tomorrow is the last day to donate to palabra. Together we are helping palabra reach its goal to keep independent Latino journalism thriving.  Support palabra today → givebutter.com/palabranewsmat… #MoreLatinosInNews

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Before the year ends, invest in the newsroom we built together. Support palabra today → givebutter.com/palabranewsmat… #MoreLatinosInNews

⏰ Deadline Alert! ⏰ This is your last chance to apply for another major opportunity from NAHJ: 🎤 NAHJ Student Project Cover the annual conference with all expenses paid — registration, travel & meals included. Apply here: nahj.org/student-projec…

⏰ Deadline Alert! ⏰ This is your last chance to apply for a major opportunity from NAHJ: 🎓 NAHJ Scholarships More than $50,000 in scholarships for students, including awards honoring Latino journalists. Apply here: nahj.org/scholarships/