#PMJA2024 Washington, DC!

NPR HQ - conference venue

Join your public radio colleagues at NPR HQ in Washington, DC June 5 - 7, 2024 for #PMJA2024: LOCAL NEWS, STRONG DEMOCRACY!

We want to focus attention on how local news plays a vital role in strengthening democracy and build the capacity of public media journalists as they cover the 2024 elections.

"Local News, Strong Democracy" is about informing and engaging communities while building trust and understanding. It is a call to hold candidates, elected officials and institutions accountable while combating misinformation and disinformation.  It aims to amplify the voices of marginalized groups.

#PMJA2024 seeks proposals for conference sessions of all kinds that will help public media journalists improve and excel in their work whether they’re at the start of their career journey or are already established in the field.
Submit your session proposal

Venue & Hotel

Clear your calendar because you won't want to miss the amazing facilities at NPR HQ located at 1111 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC.

You can go ahead and make your reservations at our conference hotel, The Morrow. located a mere third of a mile from NPR.  We know how much you loved last year's hotel, so we made sure that breakfast is included in your room rate!

Who should attend?

PMJA welcomes conference attendees whether they’re at the start of their career journey or are already established in the field. 

You'll meet and connect with public media professionals representing stations of all shapes and sizes from around the nation.  Attendees include:

  • News Directors 
  • Reporters
  • Producers
  • Hosts
  • Editors
  • Content Directors
  • Audience Engagement specialists
  • General Managers
  • And others supporting the field like freelancers, educators, consultants and vendors

Pricing

We're still working out the details, but rest assured that we'll make sure to keep this conference as budget friendly as possible.

Need help convincing your boss to send you to #PMJA2024?  Here's a handy guide to help you make the case.

Check back for more information about:

  • Pre-conference plans
  • Scholarships
  • Travel tips
  • and everyone’s favorite…Dine-arounds!

Check out our 2023 conference report from San Antonio and let us know your thoughts!