The war in Iran threatens to open a new era of nuclear proliferation, creating imminent national security risks and geopolitical consequences. We spoke with experts from @stanleycenter.org to learn best practices for journalists covering nuclear escalation.

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 Register: www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/career...

WASHINGTON, March 23 – National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. today issued the following statement after the DoD 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:

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

One day. Nine hours. Real recruiters who are hiring. Hands-on workshops on cover letters, career pivots, the journalism-to-PR jump, and staying motivated through a job search. A headshot studio. Networking opportunities. Join us Friday for Career Day at @pressclubdc.bsky.social!

Taxpayer money. Government decisions. Your right to know. 🗂️ Here's how to use #FOIA to turn a hunch into an accountability story. #SunshineWeek

Federal datasets are disappearing. #FOIA offices are shrinking. And for many journalists, accessing public information is getting harder. For #SunshineWeek, author and investigative journalist @mirandaspivack.bsky.social shares practical ways to gain access to important information.

Career Day at @pressclubdc.bsky.social 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 next Friday:

☀️ Next week is #SunshineWeek, an occasion to celebrate government transparency, freedom of information, and the public’s right to know! Learn more:

WASHINGTON, March 11, 2026 – National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. issued the following statement today following a Washington Post report that the Pentagon barred news photographers after images of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were deemed unflattering:

During Career Day, @linkedin.com’s @andrewseaman.bsky.social will lead a practical session on staying motivated during a job search. Whether you’re actively looking or preparing for a rainy day, this session will give you tangible next steps. Get tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-caree...

“When you're working with minors, having a good system for permission and informed consent is incredibly important.” We asked @mprnews.org education reporter @eshockmanwrites.bsky.social to share practical advice for journalists when interviewing children and vulnerable sources.

📸 Ready for a fresh new look? We still have spots left in our FREE pop-up headshot studio. Reserve your space today when you sign up for Career Day at @pressclubdc.bsky.social on March 20. Headshots are free for ticketholders on a first come, first served basis: www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-caree...

Your cover letter isn’t a formality. It’s a writing sample. During Career Day at @pressclubdc.bsky.social, 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:

Disability affects millions of Americans and touches every beat, yet many newsrooms still lack reliable resources for covering these stories well. We've teamed up with @thearcus.bsky.social to break down what better disability coverage looks like — starting with a look at language and framing.

If you’ve been laid off this year, you are not alone. And you are not starting from zero. Career Day at @pressclubdc.bsky.social includes dedicated training on staying motivated, getting strategic, and rebuilding momentum after job loss. 🎟️ Join us March 20 to take your next step forward:

Applications for all @pressclubdc.bsky.social scholarships are due SUNDAY, March 1! Opportunities are available for high school, college, and graduate student journalists. Learn more and apply now: www.pressclubinstitute.org/national-pre...

🗓️ 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:

⏰ Applications are due MONDAY for the 2026 Public Health Reporting Fellowship! This opportunity will award up to $7,500 each to five mid-career journalists to support reporting projects on the intersection of public health policy & health care delivery.

There's still time to register for our discussion on covering immigration safely! Sign up here:

Reminder: Applications are open through Feb. 16 for the 2026 Public Health Reporting Fellowship! Open to U.S.-based journalists with 10+ years experience, this opportunity provides: • Up to $7,500 in reporting support • Expert mentorship & monthly trainings • Access to leading public health experts

Join us next week for an important conversation on covering immigration safely and with care. We'll hear from experienced reporters & editors about their experiences on the ground. With @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social, @arelisrhdz.bsky.social, @jcollins.bsky.social, Michelle Zenarosa

Yesterday, we kicked off our 2026 Career Office Hours series with speaker @corinnechin.bsky.social, director of news talent for recruitment at @apnews.com. She shared advice for standing out as a job applicant for a major global news service & how to stay motivated in a turbulent job market:

Today’s layoffs at @washingtonpost.com are a devastating setback for our profession. Every lost reporting job is one fewer set of eyes watching institutions that affect people’s daily lives. @pressclubdc.bsky.social & the Institute stand with all the journalists who lost their jobs.

Last night hundreds of journalists gathered for a press freedom town hall hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists. The conversation underscored how critical physical safety and legal support are for reporters doing essential work. Watch now: www.youtube.com/live/IEcIkJt...

Registration is open for an informative and timely panel on immigration coverage with a focus on journalists' safety. You’ll hear practical guidance from experienced journalists who will speak about their experiences in the field and newsroom. 🗓️ Feb. 10 | 12 p.m. ET Click the 🔗 for more info:

📣 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

Each year @pressclubdc.bsky.social awards more than $30K in funding to student journalists. But with hundreds of applicants competing for six opportunities, how can students stand out in the crowd? Join us for an inside look at what makes an application exceptional:

Press freedom advocates warn that the recent FBI search of a journalist's home could silence whistleblowers & deter accountability reporting. We asked journalists @mirandaspivack.bsky.social and @newsguy.bsky.social for tips to protect sources in today’s political climate:

Join @npcinstitute.bsky.social & OpenSecrets for a free webinar on covering the midterms with campaign finance data! 📅 Fri, Jan 16 | 12 PM ET Learn to use OpenSecrets tools for local & regional reporting. Register now:

Join @npcinstitute.bsky.social & OpenSecrets.org for a free webinar on covering the midterms with campaign finance data! 📅 Fri, Jan 16 | 12 PM ET Learn to use OpenSecrets tools for local & regional reporting. Register now:

Job searches can be lonely and exhausting. And in journalism, they’re often happening during moments of uncertainty across the industry. That’s why we're bringing back free monthly office hours in 2026 — a virtual space for community, encouragement, and hiring insight.

The National Press Club put out a statement condemning the detention of journalists in Venezuela:

"We are the people we’ve been waiting for. If not us, then who?" We spoke with @url-media.bsky.social co-founders @mitrakalita.bsky.social & Sara Lomax about URL Media's growth strategy, experimenting with new revenue pathways, and why community media is central to preserving democracy.

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).

Tonight, we’re celebrating excellence in journalism at the 2025 Fourth Estate Award Gala! Robert Costa of @cbsnews.com and @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social will accept @pressclubdc.bsky.social's highest honor, the Fourth Estate Award. Congratulations Robert! www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/2025-f...

Ticket sales for the 2025 Fourth Estate Award Gala honoring Robert Costa of @cbsnews.com & @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social are ending soon! We hope to see you on Dec. 9: www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-fourt...

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

**RESCHEDULED** Join us now on Jan. 28 for a free informational session about applying for @pressclubdc.bsky.social scholarships. We'll cover everything you need to know to make your application stand out. Sign up now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

✨We're thrilled to share that a team of @reuters.com journalists have been awarded the inaugural Pamela Tobey Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling. This award recognizes work that pushes the boundaries of compelling storytelling through decisive design choices.

Each year, @pressclubdc.bsky.social awards more than $30K in funding to student journalists. But with hundreds of applicants competing for six scholarships, how can students stand out in the crowd? Join us for an inside look at what makes an application exceptional:

✨ @pressclubdc.bsky.social is honoring @apnews.com with the John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award in recognition for its leadership in defending #pressfreedom and standing for the right of all Americans to speak freely without government retaliation or control. www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/11/05/n...

📣 @pressclubdc.bsky.social will award its 2025 John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award to a group of nine journalists affiliated with the U.S. Agency for Global Media who remain imprisoned abroad following the agency’s dismantling earlier this year. www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/10/31/n...

📢 ⭐ @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...

New award alert! 🏆 The @npcinstitute.bsky.social Pamela Tobey Award honors journalists who push storytelling beyond text using visuals, interactivity, and audio. Winners get $1,000 and a chance to train peers. Deadline: Oct. 24, 11:59 p.m. ET. Details:

NEW AWARD ALERT: Enter your boundary-pushing #sciwri visual storytelling by Oct. 24.

📢 The @npcinstitute.bsky.social has launched the Pamela Tobey Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling! Recognizing innovative work in photography, video, data viz, and more. $1,000 prize + opportunity to share expertise. Apply by Oct. 24:

Visual journalists: The deadline is approaching for the Pamela Tobey Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling! Submit your best design work by Oct. 24: forms.gle/B8XksFtcX5uP...

"We believe everyone who eats should know how policy decisions shape their food options." Hear from our Operations Director @mattwheeland.bsky.social and Senior Staff Reporter and Contributing Editor @lisaelaineh.bsky.social in a Q&A interview with @npcinstitute.bsky.social. ⬇️