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Spring 2021 MVJ Video Journalism Workshop at Ole Miss News

Spring 2021 MVJ Video Journalism Workshop at Ole Miss

We are very excited to announce that Military Veterans in Journalism will host eight (8)…

MVJMay 8, 2020

COVID-19 Support Resources for Veterans and Journalists NewsResources

COVID-19 Support Resources for Veterans and Journalists

COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our lives. Below are resources that we hope will…

MVJMay 7, 2020

Apply Now For The (Paid!) 2020 NPR Internship for Military Veterans in Journalism! NewsResources

Apply Now For The (Paid!) 2020 NPR Internship for Military Veterans in Journalism!

Update: This internship opportunity is on hold as a result of COVID-19. We will provide…

MVJFebruary 26, 2020

NPR Internship for Military Veterans in Journalism Career OpportunitiesNewsResources

NPR Internship for Military Veterans in Journalism

In partnership with the non-profit organization Military Veterans in Journalism, NPR is proud to be…

Devon LanciaFebruary 21, 2020

Student Press Freedom Day And The Power Of Free Expression NewsResources

Student Press Freedom Day And The Power Of Free Expression

Student Press Freedom Day is a reminder of the importance of free speech and thought…

MVJJanuary 29, 2020

5 Military Traits That Will Make You A Great Journalist Resources

5 Military Traits That Will Make You A Great Journalist

At first, it may seem there are few greater professional jumps than hanging up the…

MVJJanuary 23, 2020

MVJ To Send Ten Military Veteran Journalists to New York for the 2020 NBC Producer Workshop Career Opportunities

MVJ To Send Ten Military Veteran Journalists to New York for the 2020 NBC Producer Workshop

Military Veterans in Journalism will send 10 veterans in journalism to New York City to…

Devon LanciaDecember 30, 2019

From AFN to the Anchor Desk: Reflecting on a Life of Service Features

From AFN to the Anchor Desk: Reflecting on a Life of Service

By Bob Young I was going through some photos the other day and found one…

MVJNovember 27, 2019

10 Killer Tips: How to Pitch a Magazine Resources

10 Killer Tips: How to Pitch a Magazine

By David Bruce I already know you have an amazing idea for a story, this…

MVJOctober 27, 2019

Celebrating Excellence in Journalism News

Celebrating Excellence in Journalism

For the past 48 years, the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has recognized important…

MVJOctober 21, 2019

How to build a journalism portfolio website Resources

How to build a journalism portfolio website

By Zack Baddorf, Executive Director/Founder Every journalist needs a portfolio website. The news business is…

MVJJuly 1, 2019

How a Special Ops legend made me a better reporter Features

How a Special Ops legend made me a better reporter

By Alex Quade, Reporter / Military Veterans in Journalism Board Member As young journalists bootstrapping…

MVJJune 17, 2019

Join us: We are looking for interns News

Join us: We are looking for interns

Want to start on the ground level and work with an organization that is growing…

MVJJune 10, 2019

A LESSON IN HUMILITY: GOING FROM SERGEANT TO INTERN Features

A LESSON IN HUMILITY: GOING FROM SERGEANT TO INTERN

My first civilian job was an internship with a New York production company where I…

Russell MidoriJune 8, 2019

New journalists: find your specialty Resources

New journalists: find your specialty

By Zack Baddorf It can be overwhelming starting in the journalism field. There are countless…

MVJMay 21, 2019

Resources

Advice for military veterans on working in media

Filmmaker/author Sebastian Junger, CNN's Barbara Starr and others share their advice for military vets looking…

MVJMay 16, 2019

Military Veterans in Journalism officially launches News

Military Veterans in Journalism officially launches

We’re proud to announce the official launch of Military Veterans in Journalism! Military Veterans in…

MVJMay 2, 2019

Getting Started in Journalism ACPResources

Getting Started in Journalism

Journalism may be the most personally fulfilling career for those who dream of being a…

Devon LanciaApril 26, 2019

Applying Online – Employers and Job Boards ACPResources

Applying Online – Employers and Job Boards

Applying Online - Employers and Job Boards Employer's websites Newspapers, broadcast outlets, and digital publishers…

Devon LanciaApril 26, 2019

Networking Tips ACPResources

Networking Tips

This resource is provided by American Corporate Partners, which aims to ease the transition from…

Devon LanciaApril 26, 2019