Explore Our Memberships
The Rochester Association of Black Journalists offers four membership options—alumni/retiree, student, associate, and professional —each with its own fee, depending on whether you’re a journalism student, a media-related professional, or a working journalist; for questions, just contact the chapter and someone will respond promptly.
Alumni/Retiree Membership $25/YR
Journalists, media creators, educators, and retired professionals in journalism, PR, or related fields
Associate Membership
$42/YR
Membership opens the door to building lasting connections, gaining new skills through workshops, events, and representing RABJ at conferences.
Full Membership
$52/YR
Working journalists have the opportunity to expand their network, sharpen their skills through workshops, take leadership roles in impactful events, and represent RABJ at national and regional conferences.
Student Membership
$25/YR
Student membership gives aspiring journalists the chance to build professional connections, develop skills through workshops, gain hands-on experience
Membership Questions
Membership supports diversity and advocacy in journalism for Black professionals and students in our community.
Members receive networking opportunities, access to scholarships, professional development workshops, and exclusive event invitations throughout the year.
Anyone interested in promoting diversity in journalism can become a member, including students and professionals.
You can join by completing the online membership application available on our website’s membership section.
Yes, there is an annual membership fee.
Members can join any of our committees.