This week: Join TJA for a chat about conscious styleguides and a trans coverage webinar
The Trans Journalists Association is co-hosting two events this week: one about inclusive language and the other about news coverage best practices.
Apply now for TJA x Translash fellowships for the IRE conference
We're offering travel funding to support trans journalists who want to develop their skills in investigative and data reporting.
#ICYMI: The TJA x Business Insider Fellowship is back
Business Insider is still selecting a candidate from TJA for this opportunity to get hands-on newsroom experience. Applications close this coming Monday, April 15th.
Potential candidates can learn more about the program and apply through the Trans Journalists Association.
Sebastian Cahill on his experience as the inaugural TJA x Business
Apply now for TJA x Business Insider Fellowships
The Trans Journalists Association is seeking another year of applicants for the TJA-Business Insider Fellowship!
The deadline is April 15. Apply now.
This six-month fellowship program will give early-career journalists hands-on experience working in Insider for Business Insider’s fast-paced digital newsroom of nearly 600 journalists. Fellows will work 40
Announcing the TJA's new mentorship program
Trans journalists need support and models to navigate journalism, especially as the industry becomes increasingly turbulent. The new Peer Career Network works to address this.
Announcing TJA resume workshops, and hello from #NICAR2024
We're excited to be hosting two resume workshops with industry experts Benét Wilson and Emma Carew Grovum. Both sessions will be open to TJA members who are looking to sharpen their resumes. We'll go over some best practices and review example resumes. We may also give
New TJA Style Guide resources and journalism opportunities
We've updated our Stylebook & Coverage Guide entries on the deaths of trans people, crimes involving trans people, and anti-trans legislation by adding the following resources:
* An overview of key reporting on anti-trans bills and laws in 2023
* Additional resources on trauma-informed reporting
* Additional resources on violence against
News and resources on the death of Nex Benedict
In light of the death of Nex Benedict, a gender-expansive student in Oklahoma, the Trans Journalists Association has selected articles that fact-check outdated or false information and take thoughtful, nuanced approaches to contextualizing the tragedy.
1. Fight hasn’t been ruled out as cause of Nex Benedict’s death, police
Last day to register for TJA's online reporting workshop
Register now for Beyond the “Culture War”: How to Cover Trans Issues Well in an Election Year.
Get past political back-and-forth to find the actual news at the heart of the rhetoric surrounding trans communities. This three-hour interactive workshop will help you understand how to go beyond quick-turn legislation stories
Resources for covering violence against trans and nonbinary people
Take care to avoid making assumptions or spreading misinformation about both the victims and the causes of violence, especially while information is still emerging.
