Journalism Job Fair

Save the Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026! 

We are pleased to invite you to recruit at the 2026 Washington, D.C. Journalism Job Fair. This annual event has consistently attracted a large, diverse pool of early and mid-career job candidates, leading many recruiters to return year after year. We appreciate your commitment to recruiting and hiring journalists from diverse backgrounds. If you have any questions, please reach out to the job fair leads at DCJournojobfair@gmail.com

Note: This registration page is only for media recruiters. Job seekers can register on a separate registration page starting Jan. 1.

You’re Invited: The Largest Journalism Job Fair on the East Coast!

Calling all recruiters, journalists, storytellers, editors, producers, and media innovators to the biggest journalism career event of the year is here! Join us on Saturday, March 28, 2026, for the Washington D.C. Journalism Job Fair, where opportunity meets ambition.

This job fair connects a diverse pool of national and local candidates of all experience levels. Now in its 10th year, the job fair is hosted by the Master of Journalism Program at Georgetown University SCS and the Washington, D.C., chapters of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Asian American Journalists Association, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Journalism & Women Symposium.

This is your chance to connect directly with leading media organizations seeking talented employees, interns, and freelancers. Whether you’re just launching your career or ready to take the next big step, you’ll meet editors, recruiters, and news leaders from across the industry all under one new, beautiful space at Georgetown University downtown (111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001).

Beyond the job hunt, this event is a celebration of journalism’s future. Network with peers, exchange ideas, and get inspired by the passion and creativity driving today’s media landscape. Bring your resume, your portfolio, and your curiosity, and get ready to open new doors.

Don’t miss the East Coast’s premier journalism job fair and networking event, where your next byline, internship, or dream job could be waiting! 

If you have any questions, please email dcjournojobfair@gmail.com. 

The job fair hosts 20+ notable companies who will be on-site at the largest East Coast Journalism Job Fair.