Los Angeles Press Club
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Supporting, promoting & defending quality #journalism for over a century. The Los Angeles Press Club is a 501(c)3 with over 1,000 member journalists across Southern California. Learn more at lapressclub.org.
Do you cover the arts and entertainment beat? From breaking industry news to in-depth investigative reporting, thoughtful commentary, striking photography and more, we're looking to celebrate the best A&E journalism the nation has to offer! @lapressclub.bsky.social
Want to kickstart your career as a freelance journalist or go independent, but you’re not sure where to start? Learn about the basics of the business side of freelancing and how to fund your independent journalism through fellowships and grants. @lapressclub.bsky.social
Did you get your ticket for this year's SoCal Journalism Awards gala yet? Time is running out to secure a lower rate with our early-bird pricing! Make sure to get your ticket by 11:59 PM on June 1 to save on your order. LA Press Club members get an even better deal. @lapressclub.bsky.social
Join the LA Press Club at SPJ/LA 2026 Mega Mixer on Sunday, June 7, from 4-7 PM at Golden Road Brewery in Atwater Village! Mingle with fellow local journalists and build connections — it’s the perfect opportunity to meet folks and reconnect with familiar ones. @lapressclub.bsky.social
Kenny Chesney to Receive the 2026 LA Press Club’s Public Service Award Singer, songwriter, author, superstar and philanthropist Kenny Chesney has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2026 Public Service Awardee. @lapressclub.bsky.social
Join us in congratulating the finalists of the 68th Southern California Journalism Awards! After carefully vetting more than 2,700 entries, our judges are finally ready to announce this year’s finalists. @lapressclub.bsky.social
Craig Melvin to Receive the LA Press Club’s President’s Award NBC’s Craig Melvin has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2026 President’s Awardee for Impact on Media @nbcnews.com @datelinenbc.bsky.social @craigmelvin.bsky.social @lapressclub.bsky.social
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Los Angeles Press Club invite you to join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in honor of World Press Freedom Day @lapressclub.bsky.social
ABC7’s Rob Fukuzaki to Receive LA Press Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award ABC7’s longtime sports anchor and host Rob Fukuzaki has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2026 Joseph M Quinn Awardee for Lifetime Achievement @lapressclub.bsky.social
Carol Sobel to Receive the Los Angeles Press Club’s Guardian Award Civil rights lawyer Carol Sobel has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2026 Guardian Awardee for Contributions to Press Freedom. @lapressclub.bsky.social
For journalists covering today’s rapidly shifting political and education landscape, the conversation after the screening is just as critical as the film itself. @lapressclub.bsky.social
What are journalists missing when it comes to what’s happening at school boards across the country? @lapressclub.bsky.social
Are you interested in helping the Press Club of Long Island recognize the best print, digital and broadcast journalism in the state? Sign up by emailing LAPC Executive Director Diana Ljungaeus at diana@lapressclub.org @lapressclub.bsky.social
What are journalists missing when it comes to what’s happening at school boards across the country? The LA Press Club is hosting a free educational screening of "Moms Club" for journalists, designed as a focused briefing for reporters covering politics, education and investigative beats.
You still have time to enter this year’s Southern California Journalism Awards! We’ve extended the final deadline to 5 PM Friday, April 3. LAPC Members enjoy even bigger savings on entries — consider joining the Press Club or renewing your membership today! @lapressclub.bsky.social
Hold the Date! Celebrate World Press Freedom Day with us on Sunday, May 3, at the LA Press Club in Historic Filipinotown! There will be a presentation of the World Press Freedom Index, food and discussion. @lapressclub.bsky.social
Join Us in Welcoming the Foot in the Door Fellowship Class of 2026! Each year, the LA Press Club pairs five talented journalists from communities historically excluded from the media with newsroom veterans to discover and secure valuable work opportunities. @lapressclub.bsky.social
The contest portal for this year's SoCal Journalism Awards is set to close at 5 PM on Sunday, March 29. This is your last chance to get those entries in before the final deadline! @lapressclub.bsky.social
Maria Ressa is the 2026 Los Angeles Press Club Daniel Pearl Awardee Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa is the LAPC 2026 Daniel Pearl Awardee for Courage and Integrity in Journalism @lapressclub.bsky.social
‘Hamnet’ Wins the LA Press Club’s 2026 Veritas Award for Best Film Based on or Inspired by Real Events and People. lapressclub.org/hamnet-wins-... Join us for an awards presentation at the LA Press Club’s headquarters on Thursday, March 12. @hamnetmovie @FocusFeatures @UniversalPics
Calling All SoCal Journalists and Champions of the First Amendment Applications for the Society of Professional Journalists Greater Los Angeles' Press Freedom Summit on Saturday, March 14, are now open. @lapressclub.bsky.social
As part of our efforts to uplift serious journalism, the Los Angeles Press Club belongs to a network of like-minded organizations working to protect and celebrate strong journalism nationwide. @lapressclub.bsky.social
It’s Time to Cast Your Vote for the 2026 Veritas Award Winner! The Los Angeles Press Club’s Veritas Award honors movies based on real people and real events. @lapressclub.bsky.social
This year’s Southern California Journalism Awards contest is officially open! We’ve expanded a few categories, particularly in the field of entertainment reporting and column writing. Check out the call for entries on the LAPC website for more information. @lapressclub.bsky.social
AfroLA founder and Executive Director Dana Amihere and award-winning journalist and showbiz pro Sandro Monetti have joined the Los Angeles Press Club board of directors for a two-year term after having been voted in by members earlier this month. @lapressclub.bsky.social
Looking for a way to relieve stress, learn a new skill & get to know a supportive & delightful online community of journalists & editors from around the world by doing art together? @lapressclub.bsky.social
Paul Anka will receive the LA Press Club’s 2025 Legend Award for Career Achievement and Contributions to Society at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala on Dec 7 at the Biltmore Hotel. @lapressclub.bsky.social
Were you planning on attending this year’s National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala? Get your tickets before 11:59 PM on Nov 10 to take advantage of our early bird rates! @lapressclub.bsky.social
Kasi Lemmons will receive the LA Press Club’s Distinguished Storyteller Award on December 7 at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Photo by Emily Aragones @lapressclub.bsky.social
Congratulations, finalists! Your work stands as some of the best arts & entertainment journalism nationwide! But who will win the main prize? We'll reveal the winners at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards gala on Dec 7 @lapressclub.bsky.social