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PANELS AT NAHJ25
CHICAGO • JULY 8, 2025

CAREER FAIR
VIRTUAL • AUGUST 12, 2025

Join the Military Veterans in Journalism community for #MVJ25.

MVJ25 will be a two-part event, featuring one day of educational conversation and the annual Top Ten Veterans in Journalism Awards ceremony and a virtual career fair of top newsrooms and journalism schools one month later.

We welcome veterans, military spouses, newsroom professionals, and supporters of diversity in the industry to join us for networking and shared growth.

#MVJ25 IN-PERSON EVENT

Held in Chicago, Illinois at the Hilton Chicago, this year’s in-person segment of the Military Veterans in Journalism Convention will feature a selection of panels and workshops to inspire conversation and drive career growth. #MVJ25 is being held one day ahead of the NAHJ25 Convention, offering members the chance to connect across communities and take advantage of NAHJ career fair opportunities.

#MVJ25 in-person will take place on July 8, 2025. The NAHJ25 Convention will take place from July 9-12, 2025.

Register today to claim your early bird discount and be there for the MVJ community event of the year!

MVJ is offering two new initiatives to help members seeking to attend this year’s panels in-person!

MVJ25 Travel Hardship Scholarships will be available for 20 attendees for a total of $10,000 in funds to help you attend. MVJ has also set up a roommate matching system to help attendees share the costs of a hotel stay for the convention.

Apply today for MVJ25 Travel Hardship Scholarships and check out the hotel roommate matching option at the links below.

Roommate MatchingTravel Hardship Scholarships

#MVJ25 VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR

The #MVJ25 Career Fair will take place on August 12, 2025 via Zoom, allowing members from across the country to connect with employers without taking on travel costs. This participation option allows attendees an opportunity to connect, build career relationships and interview with newsroom teams from across the country – all from the comfort of their own homes.

Register today to claim your early bird discount and be there for MVJ’s annual Career Fair!

Become a Member of MVJ

Military Veterans in Journalism, also known as MVJ, is a professional association that creates community for veterans and military spouses in the news field, supports their career growth, and advocates for increasing newsroom diversity through hiring more vets.

Via fellowships, internships, mentorships and more, MVJ provides opportunities for veterans and spouses to jumpstart their careers.

Membership is not required to register for or attend #MVJ25.