This year’s programming includes specialized training on staying strategic and motivated after job loss — plus practical, hands-on workshops to help you compete in today’s market.

🗓️ Save the Date: Career Day at @pressclubdc.bsky.social returns on March 20! Join us for a high-impact day designed for journalists & communicators navigating one of the most challenging job markets our industry has seen in years. 🎟️ Tickets on sale:

The @pressclubdc.bsky.social is offering 3 months of free membership to laid-off journalists www.press.org/newsroom/clu...

WASHINGTON, February 9 — National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. released the following statement: “Issuing a 20-year sentence to journalist and publisher Jimmy Lai today is a grave affront to press freedom and the fundamental rights that underpin open societies.

WASHINGTON, January 31 — National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. today issued the following statement:

📣 Applications are open for the 2026 Public Health Reporting Fellowship! This six-month, fully remote fellowship supports mid-career journalists with funding, expert access, and mentorship to pursue ambitious public health reporting projects. 🗓 Deadline: Feb. 16 💰 Up to $7,500

The National Press Club is now accepting entries for its annual Journalism Awards, recognizing exceptional reporting and storytelling produced in 2025. Journalists from across the United States are invited to submit their work beginning today. press.secure-platform.com/site/solicit...

Did you miss our newsmaker this morning with @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social? Don't worry, you can watch the livestream here: youtube.com/watch?v=XRXPTo381Co&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.press.org%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE

U.S. Senator @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social will discuss the future of the Democratic Party at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker on Monday, January 12 at 10:30 a.m.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2026 — National Press Club President Mike Balsamo today issued the following statement:

Save the date: We're hosting a free webinar with @opensecrets.org to help journalists cover the 2026 midterm elections with financial data top of mind. Learn how to find, download, and incorporate public data into your elections-focused storytelling on deadline (+ more).

You may have noticed events called "Community Nights" on the Press Club calendar...what are they?

For nearly 120 years, the National Press Club has been Washington’s home for news, business, and social events in the nation’s capital, hosting more than 2,000 public and private events annually.

WASHINGTON — National Press Club President Mike Balsamo today issued the following statement on the conviction of Jimmy Lai:

On Friday, National Press Club members elected CQ Roll Call financial services reporter Mark Schoeff Jr. as the Club's 119th president!

Join us for a Meet the Media conversation with Mark Schoeff Jr. and Stephanie Dhue, two journalists experienced in covering the economy and financial policy, on January 13.

Join us and former Senator Joe Manchin on December 10th for a discussion about his new book, "Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense."

Next Tuesday, celebrate the best in journalism with us and our colleagues at the @npcinstitute.bsky.social.

Robert Costa, chief Washington analyst for CBS News and national correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning" will accept the National Press Club’s Fourth Estate Award during a gala in his honor on December 9 at the National Press Club.

Robert Costa, a national correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning" and chief Washington analyst for @cbsnews.com, will accept the National Press Club’s Fourth Estate Award during a gala in his honor on December 9.

NEW: The @pressclubdc.bsky.social will give the 2025 John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award to nine journalists from USAGM who remaining imprisoned abroad following the agency’s dismantling earlier this year. More info at the link: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/10/31/n...

The Aubuchon Award, named for late @pressclubdc.bsky.social President John Aubuchon, is the Club's highest recognition for press freedom. It is awarded annually to recognize journalists who risk their lives or liberty in pursuit of the truth. www.pressclubinstitute.org/2019/06/15/j...

Yesterday, we had the honor of hosting Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the democratically elected leader of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile (formally known as the Central Tibetan Administration or CTA), at a Headliners Newsmaker event moderated by Club member Steve Reilly.

📢 ⭐ @pressclubdc.bsky.social is thrilled to announce the launch of the Rich Passan Sports Writing Scholarship! This $5,000 annual award will support undergraduate college students who demonstrate excellence and promise in sports journalism. www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/10/24/i...

Applications for the inaugural Pamela Tobey Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling, celebrating the power of visual design to elevate journalism, inform communities, and deepen public understanding of complex issues, are now being accepted. Submit your best work by October 24.

WASHINGTON — National Press Club President Mike Balsamo today issued a statement on new restrictions that forced dozens of Pentagon journalists to surrender their credentials:

Calling all @pressclubdc.bsky.social members! You're invited to the next Cocktails and Conversations event, featuring Jessica Jerreat and Patsy Widakuswara, who will discuss their work as press freedom advocates with the #SaveVOA campaign. RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/press-free...

Last week, we welcomed acclaimed filmmakers Grima Irmudottir, Pamela Hogan and Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir, and Iceland's Ambassador to the United States Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir for a screening of "The Day Iceland Stood Still." Click below to see pictures from the event ⬇️

Members of the @pressclubdc.bsky.social are invited to a reception on October 7 with freed journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to learn her story and hear about developments in the press freedom space in Russia, Europe, and around the world. RSVP (and bring a guest!): www.press.org/events/press...

When you become a member of the National Press Club, you gain access to a unique professional network, exclusive events with high-profile newsmakers, cutting-edge educational programming to advance your career, and a welcoming social club in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 — National Press Club President Mike Balsamo today released the following statement on the Pentagon’s new pledge requirement for reporters:

WASHINGTON, September 17 -- Today, the National Press Club urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw a proposed rule that would sharply restrict the ability of foreign correspondents to live and work in the United States.

The Institute is proud to honor @edmahon.bsky.social, an investigative reporter at @spotlightpa.org, with the 2025 Neil and Susan Sheehan Award for Investigative Journalism. Join us at @pressclubdc.bsky.social on Dec. 9 to celebrate: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/09/12/e...

Congratulations to Robert Costa of @cbsnews.com, @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social, recipient of the @pressclubdc.bsky.social's 2025 #FourthEstate Award! Join us on Dec. 9 to honor Robert at our annual gala celebrating excellence in journalism. Tickets on sale now: www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-fourt...

Robert Costa, a national correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning" and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, will accept the National Press Club’s Fourth Estate Award during a gala in his honor on December 9 in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON — The National Press Club announced today it will present its distinguished President’s Award for 2025 to Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu, a respected editor and columnist who has been imprisoned in Beijing since February 2022 after being convicted on espionage charges he is appealing.

Join us next month for a Piano Talks session with former CNN executive, John Towriss.

Congratulations to the team at ABC News for winning the 2025 Breaking News Award (broadcast)!

Join us for a virtual half-day conference on the business of freelancing. We're offering two tailored tracks for both new + experienced freelancers. Topics: Industry overview, pitching, business + legal tips Speakers: Seasoned freelancers, editors, attorney www.eventbrite.com/e/the-freela...

Journalists: Part two of our virtual briefings with @bipartisanpolicy.org dives into how the “Big Beautiful Bill” affects taxes — and what that means for your audience. With BPC's @shaiakabas.bsky.social and @andrewlautz.bsky.social www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/the-bi...

Congratulations to the team at The @apnews.com for winning the 2025 Breaking News Award (print/online)! We cannot wait to welcome you to the National Press Club on August 27 for our annual awards ceremony.

Below is an excerpt of a statement from National Press Club president, Mike Balsamo:

Join us next week for an overview of the "Big Beautiful Bill" to kick off our virtual briefing series with @bipartisanpolicy.org. This session will guide journalists through the nuts and bolts of the law and inform ongoing coverage of the law's impacts. www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/overvi...

Thank you National Press Club judges for this wonderful and unexpected honor! @pressclubdc.bsky.social #journalismawards www.postandcourier.com/news/f35-cra...

Congratulations to the journalists at Bloomberg, Los Angeles Times, TIME, The 19th, The Post and Courier, NPR, Spotlight of America, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, NBC News, The Associated Press, ABC News, and Floodlight news!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Stop by the Club for a new social event, the Press Refresh Clothing Swap. This free clothing swap is a community event that's all about sustainability, style, and connection — bringing people together to give new life to gently worn clothes. Register below⬇️

There’s still time to get tickets for tomorrow’s event on the Espionage Act! Join attorneys Abbe Lowell and Mark Zaid for a Headliners Cocktails & Conversation event about the Act’s use in prosecuting whistleblowers and its recent spotlight in the SignalGate story. Get tickets at the link below⬇️

Big congratulations to Representative Don Beyer for taking home the 2025 Press & Politicians Spelling Bee champion trophy! A huge thank you to all the amazing spellers who participated—you made this year’s event truly special. We can’t wait to see what next year’s competition brings!

Already booked your wedding venue? No problem! Let us host your day-after brunch. Elegant, convenient, and stress-free — keep the celebration going with us! 🥂 Reach out to our events department to start planning ⬇️

Our annual Press & Politicians Spelling Bee is coming up on Wednesday! If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, you still can - get them at the link below. We can't wait to see you there!🐝