About the NABJ Convention & Career Fair

Navigating A Digital World – United by Mission, Driven by Purpose

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will host its annual virtual convention and career fair on August 18-21, 2021. #NABJ21 is the premier multi-day conference for journalism and media education, career development and advancement, and networking and industry innovation. The event attracts leaders and influencers in journalism, communications, technology, politics, business, health, arts, and entertainment. In 2020, nearly 4,000 attendees joined us for our first-ever virtual gathering. We look forward to welcoming you this year! Registration is now open!

This year's convention will offer:

• 90+ exhibitors and recruiters at our career fair 
• 70+ sponsored events and opportunities
• 140+ workshops, events and training sessions (The final schedule will be announced. Stay tuned!)
• Options to upload your resume and links ahead of the convention
• Options to request a scheduled appointment with recruiters at least 10 days ahead of opening day
• Surprise newsmakers, celebrities and special guests
• Training on the latest technology and resources designed to help you do your job even better
• The always popular Sports Task Force Jam (Powered by ESPN Wide World of Sports and Major League Baseball), Opening Ceremony and Reception, and a live day party from Houston
• Multiple meal and beverage events (A limited number of meals are delivered to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis)
• Multiple live networking sessions and activities
• Special live Saturday events and more!

Contact Information:

• Registration/Career Fair/Membership: Membership@NABJ.org
• Sessions/Workshops: Programming@NABJ.org
• Partnerships/Sponsored Events: Partners@NABJ.org
• Press Inquiries: Press@NABJ.org

Resume Upload Instructions

To post a NEW resume on the NABJ Career Center so employers at the #NABJ21 Career Fair can see it:

1. Go to www.nabjcareers.org
2. Create an account
3. Go to “My Resume”
4. Post your resume
5. Be sure to select that you will be attending the “NABJ 2021 Virtual Career Fair/Convention”

If you already have an EXISTING resume on the NABJ Career Center:

1. Go to www.nabjcareers.org
2. Log in to your account
3. Go to “My Resume”
4. Click “Confirm Activation,” if your resume has deactivated
5. Click “Edit” and go to “General Information,” and go down to “Job Fair Registrations” 
6. Select that you will be attending the “NABJ 2021 Virtual Career Fair/Convention”