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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium)
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JAWS is in its 40th year of advancing the professional empowerment and personal growth of women in journalism and advocating for more inclusive coverage of the diverse experiences and cultures that comprise our society. jaws.org
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · 1d
The board members of #JAWS, AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ and NLGJA are deeply disappointed by the decision by NBC News to lay off staffers from their sites dedicated to marginalized communities. Read the full statement:
Media Diversity Groups Urge NBC to Recommit After Layoffs Hit Identity-Focused Newsrooms — JAWS
(October 23, 2025) - The board members of the Journalism & Women Symposium, Asian American Journalists Association, National Association of Black Journalists, National Association of Hispanic Jour...
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · 1d
From AI & disinformation to race, ethics, and funding - #DX25 Symposium tackles the challenges facing investigative storytellers. We’re proud to partner in this important conversation. Explore the schedule for the event, happening Oct. 30-Nov. 2:
dxfest.com/schedule
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · 8d
Did you know? You have exclusive access to FREE career resources through The Rewrite as a #JAWS member! www.jaws.org/news/jaws-pa...
JAWS partners with The Rewrite to provide free career resources for members — JAWS
When was the last time you asked yourself what you need? Or better yet, what do you want? As a woman in journalism, chances are you've been conditioned to question your most honest inner compass. ...
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · 9d
Congrats to #JAWS board member Lottie Joiner (pictured top left), who has been selected for the Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellowship! Joiner will explore the link between response to stress and childhood trauma, including what stress looks like for Black women.
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · 9d
APPLY NOW for the #JAWS Health Journalism Fellowship! This unique opportunity includes a $4,000 stipend, workshops, mentoring and more! The fellowship is open to women and individuals who identify as women with 2-7 years’ professional journalism experience. The deadline to apply is Dec. 5, 2025.
2026 Application & Overview — JAWS
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · 17d
From AI & disinformation to race, ethics, and funding - #DX25 Symposium tackles the challenges facing investigative storytellers. We’re proud to partner in this important conversation. Explore the Symposium schedule: dxfest.com/schedule
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · 18d
Call for Applications: #JAWS 2026 Health Reporting Fellowship - This unique opportunity includes a $4,000 stipend, workshops, mentoring & more! The fellowship is open to women & individuals who identify as women with 2-7 years’ professional journalism experience. Apply now: www.jaws.org/apply-here
2026 Application & Overview — JAWS
www.jaws.org
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · 22d
As a benefit for #JAWS members, you get an exclusive 30% discount off Nonfiction Authors Association membership and 30% off registration for the Nonfiction Writers Conference: www.jaws.org/news/jaws-me...
JAWS Members: Access exclusive discounts through Nonfiction Authors Association partnership — JAWS
JAWS is excited to announce our alliance partnership with the Nonfiction Authors Association and Writers Conference , an organization supporting writers since 2010. As a benefit for our members, y...
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · 23d
We’re excited to announce a new partnership between #JAWS and The Rewrite, a community for journalists ready to reimagine what’s possible in their careers. JAWS members receive exclusive access to free career resources through this partnership: www.jaws.org/news/jaws-pa...
JAWS partners with The Rewrite to provide free career resources for members — JAWS
When was the last time you asked yourself what you need? Or better yet, what do you want? As a woman in journalism, chances are you've been conditioned to question your most honest inner compass. ...
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Sep 22
From AI & disinformation to race, ethics, and funding - #DX25 Symposium tackles the challenges facing investigative storytellers. We’re proud to partner in this important conversation. Explore the Symposium schedule: dxfest.com/schedule
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Sep 22
From AI & disinformation to race, ethics, and funding - #DX25 Symposium tackles the challenges facing investigative storytellers. We’re proud to partner in this important conversation. Explore the Symposium schedule: dxfest.com/schedule
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Sep 18
Thank you to the American News Women's Club for graciously hosting a reception for our 40th anniversary during #JAWSCAMP2025! Check out photos from the reception and learn more about ANWC: www.anwc.org/photo-galler...
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Sep 16
Make your bids now in the #JAWSCAMP2025 Online Auction, open through Sept. 20! Bid on vacations, sports tickets, newsroom tours, and more. givebutter.com/c/jawscamp20...
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Sep 8
Farewell Message from Outgoing #JAWS President Angela Greiling Keane: www.jaws.org/news/farewel...
Farewell Message from Outgoing JAWS President Angela Greiling Keane — JAWS
Dear Fellow JAWdesses, I’m thrilled to hand over the JAWS presidency to Tanya Gazdik as the incoming president of our wonderful organization as we turn 40 years old.  Tanya is a hard-working an...
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Sep 8
Congratulations to our incoming #JAWS board president, Tanya Gazdik! She was installed during the official board transition at this past weekend's Conference and Mentoring Program (CAMP) in Washington, DC. www.jaws.org/news/tanya-g...
Tanya Gazdik becomes JAWS president in board transition — JAWS
Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS) is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Board of Directors, following a September election and installation at this past weekend’s Conference and Mentoring Program (...
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Sep 4
Bid now in the #JAWSCAMP2025 Online Auction! Items include vacations, sports tickets, career coaching sessions, and more. Anyone can bid! Auction closes Sunday, Sept. 7.
JAWS CAMP 2025 Auction
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Sep 3
Thank you to all of our #JAWSCAMP2025 sponsors! The conference is set for Sept. 5-7 in Washington, DC: www.jaws.org/jawscamp2025
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Sep 3
Congrats to #JAWS Health Journalism Fellow Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez for completing her 2nd story for the fellowship, sponsored by the Commonwealth Fund. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Native Americans Want To Avoid Past Medicaid Enrollment Snafus as Work Requirements Loom - KFF Health News
As states prepare to implement changes to Medicaid required by President Donald Trump’s recent tax-and-spending law, tribal leaders say they are concerned Native American enrollees could lose their co...
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Aug 30
#JAWSCAMP2025 Session: Sign Your Permission Slip: Reclaiming Power in Your Career Crossroads with Theola DeBose. Join us at the conference Sept. 5-7 in Washington, DC!
JAWS CAMP 2025 Session: Sign Your Permission Slip: Reclaiming Power in Your Career Crossroads with Theola DeBose — JAWS
(WASHINGTON, DC) - JAWS’ 40th Anniversary Conference and Mentoring Program ( CAMP ) will be held September 5-7, 2025 at The Royal Sonesta Hotel in Washington, DC’s Dupont Circle neighborhood. J...
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Aug 30
Thank you to #JAWSCAMP2025 Sponsor
@bloomberglp.bsky.social for your support of #JAWS and women journalists! The conference is set for Sept. 5-7, 2025 in Washington, DC: www.jaws.org/jawscamp2025
Sept. 5-7 in Washington D.C. — JAWS
The Journalism & Women Symposium (JAWS) event of the year, CAMP brings together women* journalists at every level in their careers. Don't miss this year's groundbreaking keynote speakers, a range of w...
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Aug 28
Join us at #JAWSCAMP2025 Sept. 5-7 in Washington, DC for a panel examining the challenges and rewards of building and maintaining a nonprofit newsroom in today’s industry. This panel is generously sponsored by the Field Foundation. Learn more about the conference: www.jaws.org/news/jaws-ca...
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Aug 27
Thank you to #JAWSCAMP2025 Sponsor @jskstanford.bsky.social for your support of #JAWS and women journalists! The conference is set for Sept. 5-7, 2025 in Washington, DC: www.jaws.org/jawscamp2025
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Aug 26
Eight fellows from the 2025 #JAWS Health Journalism Fellowship, sponsored by the Commonwealth Fund, will present their final projects at the #JAWSCAMP2025 conference in Washington, DC. Learn more and register for the conference, set for Sept. 5-7: www.jaws.org/news/jaws-ca...
JAWS CAMP 2025 Panel: Health Journalism Fellowship Showcase — JAWS
(WASHINGTON, DC) - JAWS’ 40th Anniversary Conference and Mentoring Program ( CAMP ) will be held September 5-7, 2025 at The Royal Sonesta Hotel in Washington, DC’s Dupont Circle neighborhood. ...
www.jaws.org
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Aug 25
Join us for #JAWSCAMP2025 Sept. 5-7 in Washington, DC! JAWS will host a session at this year’s conference titled Empowering Women Narratives in a Hostile Environment, a workshop featuring mental health and gender equity expert Christian F. Nunes. This session is generously sponsored by FGS Global
JAWS CAMP 2025 Session: Empowering Women Narratives in a Hostile Environment with Christian F. Nunes — JAWS
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Join us this year for JAWS CAMP 2025! JAWS’ 40th Anniversary Conference and Mentoring Program ( CAMP ) will be held September 5-7, 2025 at The Royal Sonesta Hotel in Washington...
www.jaws.org
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JAWS (Journalism & Women Symposium) @womenjournos.bsky.social · Aug 23
Congratulations to #JAWS member Callie Crossley on her recent induction into the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2025 Hall of Fame!
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Congratulations to GBH’s Callie Crossley who is being inducted today into the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2025 Hall of Fame. NABJ pays homage to legendary Black journalists and co...
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