Journalism & Women Symposium has been around for more than 30 years, supporting the professional empowerment and personal growth of women in journalism and working toward a more accurate portrayal of the whole society.
As you consider who and what you support, please think of donating to the Journalism and Women Symposium. Help us fulfill our mission of advancing women in journalism and working toward a more accurate portrayal of the whole society.
“The Status of Women in the U.S. Media 2019” from Women's Media Center shows that despite some gains, men still dominate in every part of news, entertainment and digital media.
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JAWS tackles these issues head-on with a combination of training, mentoring, and networking. Each year we support a group of emerging women journalists to attend our annual Conference and Mentoring Program (CAMP) with fellowships and match them with mentors who give guidance on career planning, self-advocacy and leadership. We have brought top-notch speakers such as Gloria Steinem, Jill Abramson, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Dorothy Butler Gilliam to inspire and challenge our members. We offer multimedia training to keep our members competitive in a challenging environment. We are proud of our success stories, but we need your help to continue and grow.