The 2025 NLGJA LGBTQ+ Student Conference is a place for students to connect with your peers, learn from industry professionals, score an internship, meet with recruiters from top news organizations and more!
Taking place virtually from March 7-8, 2025, the fifth annual virtual Student Conference from NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists will explore the intersections of the news industry and LGBTQ+ identities.
REGISTER NOW! Registration is Pay What You Can and open to all NLGJA members and non-members.
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RESUME REVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED THE WEEK OF THE STUDENT CONFERENCE
Sit down with a recruiter or veteran journalist to evaluate your resume and portfolio materials and learn how to make them stand out. Slots for this session are limited and pre-reserved. Please note that adding this to you schedule on Sched does not mean that you have secured a spot. If you have been selected for a slot, we will be in touch to help schedule a time with your assigned reviewer.
Sign ups for the resume review sessions will open in January.
Start your conference experience off on the right foot with this introduction to NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists from National Board President Ken Miguel. You’ll also hear from chapter leaders, student members and alumni of our student programs. Mix and mingle with your fellow attendees and find out all that NLGJA has to offer and how you can get involved!
Friday March 7, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Virtual
Searching for the next step in your career? Looking for a Summer or Fall internship? Introduce yourself to recruiters from top newsrooms, universities and journalism organizations and learn about their available internships and career opportunities.
The Career & Community Expo will run from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM ET on Friday, March 7. During this time, exhibitors will be in their virtual booths, waiting to chat with you and answer your questions.
Some exhibitors may wish to connect with you for interviews outside of the Career & Community Expo on Friday. Check out their pages ahead of the expo to learn more about their availability and schedule private meetings.
