Washington Press Club Foundation

14/12/2025

Know a woman who is transforming journalism? A hero whose leadership is changing how her newsroom operates?

The WPCF is accepting nominees for the Crystal Candlestick Award for Excellence in News Leadership.

To learn more and to submit a nominee visit:

In 1964, the Women's National Press Club, the predecessor to the Washington Press Club Foundation, presented the first Eleanor Roosevelt Golden Candlestick Award to honor "an American woman whose contribution to humanity has been carried out in the selfless tradition of Mrs. Roosevelt."

03/12/2025

Meet the panelists joining us this Friday, Dec. 5th, for our webinar:

Impact of AI in the Newsroom — An In-Depth Discussion on Current Use and Future Directions

Email [email protected] to register and visit WPCF.org for more information

27/11/2025

How is AI impacting the newsroom?

Join us for our upcoming Aspiring Journalists Webinar and hear from journalists and experts in AI as they break down the changes in the journalism industry and what young reporters need to know to prepare themselves and stay ahead.

Email [email protected] to register by Dec. 5, 2025 1 p.m. EST

12/11/2025

For more advice and tips from experienced journalists, join our next webinar this Friday Nov. 14th at 1 p.m. EST.

📩 Email [email protected] for the full schedule and free Zoom link

03/11/2025

Who are you when the hiring managers are watching?

Who do they see when they open your resume, clips and social media? Hear from our panelists of top journalists on what they do to stay ahead. Hiring managers will also join us and share what makes them want to work with you.

RSVP for the Zoom link by emailing [email protected]

01/10/2025

"Aspiring Journalists" free webinar 2025-26 series begins next week, Friday, October 10, 1 pm EST with our first program -

JOURNALISTS AS STORYTELLERS
No longer just the arena of a feature writer, all reporters can incorporate great storytelling techniques into breaking news pieces. Engaging an audience while reporting the news is the hallmark of a great journalist. Hear from our panel of seasoned professionals who have developed strategies that enhance their stories while still delivering straightforward hard news pieces. We’ll also discuss how mastering multiple skills, from editing your own pieces to using multiple formats will attract the attention of newsroom managers.

Moderated by Shawna Thomas, CBS News, Executive Producer, CBS Mornings

On the panel:
Eric Bradner, CNN, National Political Reporter
Jennifer Bendery, The Huffington Post, Senior Politics Reporter
Kareem Copeland, The Washington Post, Sports Reporter
Raquel Martin, Nexstar, Washington, DC Correspondent

RSVP to [email protected]

25/06/2025

Great to spend the evening with the 2025 Washington DC fellows and Interns from newsrooms across the city. So much energy and enthuasiusm! Thanks to our panel, Asia Alexander, Jack Auresto, Abby Godard, Jackie Kucinich and moderator Brie Jackson for their insights and recommendations. And special thanks to all the newsroom managers and reporters who joined us to share their experience with these new journalists

04/03/2025

Aspiring Journalists- Building your Skill Set Webinar
"Networking and Sources- New Techniques to Build a Solid Source Base"

Good sources are key to good reporting but the shift to remote workplaces has changed how journalists develop these sources. In this webinar we’ll cover how to build a quality stable of solid contacts to support your reporting, from identifying best sources to providing details on how to turn that first interaction into a mutually beneficial relationship. What strategies can you employ when a potential source doesn’t respond to your emails or calls? This discussion will include how to ensure that the relationships between reporter and source don’t cross ethical boundaries.

Mar 7, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time

Moderated by Shawna Thomas, Executive Producer, CBS Mornings

On the panel:
-Jonathan Allen, Senior National Politics Reporter, NBC News
-Lisa Mascaro, Chief Congressional Correspondent, The Associated Press
-Tia Mitchell, Washington Bureau Chief, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
-Sarah Wire, Senior National Political Correspondent, USA Today

wpcf (at) wpcf.org to RSVP for your Zoom Link

10/02/2025

Thanks for joining us at the 79th Annual Congressional Dinner! See album for more photos.

10/02/2025

13/01/2025

Aspiring Journalists
-A series of programming presented by the Washington Press Club Foundation

Reporting History In Real Time -Covering News When You are Part of the Story
January 17, 2025 1 pm EST

How do you deliver real time, accurate and newsworthy reporting before an official confirmation is released to avoid misinformation or need for a retraction? How can you identify credible sources who will add to the accuracy of your reporting? Join a panel of reporters who were in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 or at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024 to hear how they navigated these events while reporting live from the middle of the chaos. Included in the discussion will be tips on how to recognize when your safety is at risk and what precautions to take.

To register for any or all of the webinars in this free series email [email protected]

Our mission is to make journalism accessible to all while honoring the pioneering female journalists who fought to get us here.

19/11/2024

Attention Aspiring Journalists

Our next webinar is this Friday, November 2, 2024

Internships and Fellowships- Navigating the Changing Newsroom Job Market
November 22, 2024 1 pm EST
RSVP to [email protected]

How are entry level jobs changing? What happens when you don’t get your dream internship? In the highly competitive search for entry level positions what strategies can you employ to move from internships to fellowships to your first job as a reporter. What can you do, starting in your undergrad years, to build a resume that lands on the top of the pile? Join our panel of newsroom managers as they describe what they look for in the resumes they receive and what skills make a stand out candidate.
On the panel:

Shirley Carswell, Executive Director, Dow Jones News Fund (Howard University, Northwestern University)

Corinne Chin, Director of News Talent Recruitment, Associated Press, (Northwestern University)

Sharif Durhams, Managing Editor, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Univ. N. Carolina, Chapel Hill, Univ. Texas, Austin)

Angela Hunter, Director of Talent Development, CBS News (University of Utah)

Leon Tucker, Director of Talent Diversity and Development, Gannett/USA Today Network (Florida A&M University)

Aspiring Journalists- A series of programming presented by the Washington Press Club Foundation

The Washington Press Club Foundation is pleased to host a series of webinars connecting aspiring journalists to Washington, DC reporters, editors and bureau chiefs. These programs are specifically designed for journalism students to gain practical insights into the changing culture and practices of media organizations as preparation for your future job search.