Helpful Links to more information.
For more information pertaining to the different areas of mass media study, please search the below list of helpful links. They are broken up into the following categories:

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www.spj.org
Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.
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www.sdspj.org
Society of Professional Journalists, San Diego Chapter
Local SPJ members have access to panels and seminars on important and timely topics involving print, broadcast and internet journalism. |

www.sdpressclub.com
San Diego Press Club
The region’s largest professional organization for working media and other communicators including academics, public relations professionals, and students.
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www.ccnmasd.org
California Chicano News Media Association, San Diego Chapter
Mission of CCNMA is to promote diversity in the news media by providing encouragement, scholarships and educational programs for Latinos pursuing careers in the news media.
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www.sdabj.org
San Diego Association of Black Journalists
SDABJ advocates on behalf of African-American journalists in San Diego. It is committed to strengthening ties among black journalists; sensitizing all media to the importance of fairness in the workplace for black journalists; and expanding job opportunities and recruiting activities. |
www.press.org
National Press Club
Based in Washington, D.C., the Club is one of the world’s foremost news forums, considered “hallowed ground” for American journalist and journalism. |

www.ire.org
Investigative Reporters & Editors, Inc.
IRE provides educational services to reporters, editors, and others interested in investigative journalism and works to maintain high professional standards.
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www.poynter.org
Poynter Institute
Website of the renowned school for journalists, future journalists, and teachers of journalists in Florida. Links available to 221 other journalism websites.
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www.lapressclub.org
Los Angeles Press Club
The Los Angeles Press Club stands as an organization devoted to improving the spirit of journalism and journalists, raising the industry’s standards, strengthening its integrity and improving its reputation all for the benefit of the community at large. The Los Angeles Press Club is well-known for its vigilance around the Brown Act, and plans to stay active on Sunshine issues.
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www.calaware.org
Californians Aware
For information on California’s Open Records Act, the Brown Act or just about anything involving transparency in government. Calaware also tracks legislation that effects the public’s right to know what government is up to. The organization will provide, on a case by case basis, help for individuals or organizations involved in access issues. |

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www.SDRadio.net
San Diego Radio
Website devoted to news about San Diego based radio stations, personalities & programming.
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www.radiodailynews.com
Radio Daily News Central
Nationwide site calling itself “the daily voice and journal of (radio) broadcasting.”
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www.tvspy.com
TV Spy
Connects television professionals with each other and with professionals in related media industries, plus daily news and inside information on local and national television news and related programming.
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www.mediabistro.com
Media Bistro
Website for content creation professionals, including editors, writers, television producers, graphic designers, book publishers, production, and circulation in magazines, television, radio, newspapers, book publishing, online media, advertising, PR, and graphic design.
TVNewser: mediabistro.com/tvnewser
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www.laobserved.com
LAObserved
A group of three blogs, covering Los Angeles media and news, business, and Southern California sports.
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www.prsasandiego.org
Public Relations Society of America, San Diego Chapter
One of 109 local chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, the largest organization in the world for public relations professionals. PRSA firmly believes that professional integrity is based on sound and ethical practice. Programs and services include professional development and networking opportunities.
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www.prsa.org
Public Relations Society of America
Website with resources provided by the world’s largest professional organization in the field of public relations.
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www.iabc.com
International Association of Business Communicators
IABC is a global network that provides the content, the credibility and the community to help communication professionals succeed in their careers.
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www.kcralumni.org
KCR Radio Alumni Association
Alumni specialty chapter for students who participated in and support the student-run radio station at San Diego State University.
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