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CAREER TRANSITION SUPPORT TOOLKIT

Your public media experience is valuable and transferable. Access immediate support, professional development, and community connections to navigate your next chapter successfully.

Getting Started: Contact info@pmja.org to claim your complimentary membership and access these resources immediately.

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IMMEDIATE SUPPORT

  • 6-month complimentary Media Professional membership
  • Career Center access with job alerts
  • Resume posting and networking opportunities
  • Data-backed hiring insight from What's Trending in Public Media Journalism Hiring
  • #career-transitions Slack channel for peer support
  • Priority notifications for relevant openings
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Training workshops with deeply discounted transition pricing
  • Exclusive webinars on journalism trends and skills
  • Access to recorded session library
  • Career development conversations with public media leaders
  • Virtual conference sessions at no additional cost
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COMMUNITY CONNECTION

  • Find your mentors and peers through our professional network
  • Regular member meet-ups
  • Peer support through online member community
  • Awards and recognition opportunities
  • Committee participation to build leadership skills and expand your network

Get a second opinion: Career Aircheck pairs you with a colleague who's been where you are, for honest, in-the-know feedback on your resume, interview prep, or reel. It's free with your membership and one of the most useful things you can do right now.

🎥 Watch: Life After Layoffs — Real talk from public media journalists who've navigated career transitions. Practical insights for your next chapter.

Ready to access these resources?

To provide the right support and set up your complimentary membership, we'll need a few quick details about your situation.

Claim Your 6-Month Membership

We'll respond within 1 business day to set up your complimentary membership and send you everything you need to access these resources.

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