The 2018 NABJ Annual Convention & Career Fair is the premier venue for journalism education, career development and networking opportunity that draws leaders in journalism, media, technology, business, arts and entertainment. Over 3,000 of the nation’s top journalists, media executives, public relations professionals and students will gather in Detroit, beginning August 1 through 5.

The NABJ Career Fair draws hundreds of recruiters from the top media companies and journalism schools from across the country and around the world. Countless headline makers, innovators, and industry leaders in politics, media, journalism, and film have attended NABJ Conventions. Sen. Barack Obama, President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, Vice Presidents Al Gore and Joseph Biden, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, RNC Chairmen Michael Steele and Reince Priebus, Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington, Bishop T. D. Jakes, and the Rev. Al Sharpton all have shared their wisdom and insight with our members.

Schedule of Events

THURSDAY

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM, Cabot Ballroom

Sports Task Force Mentor Breakfast, Powered by ESPN

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Cartier Ballroom

Racism and Sexism in Sports

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Brule A

Career in Sports Journalism with James Brown

2:15 - 3:45 PM, Cartier Ballroom

Detroit Basketball, Powered by Turner Sports and The Bleacher Report

4:00 - 5:30 PM, Brule A

Driving into the Future:  The Changing Narrative of NASCAR, Powered by NASCAR

FRIDAY

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM, Cadillac B

Resume and Reel Workshop, Powered by Bleacher Report and Turner Sports

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM, Cabot Ballroom

Behind the Lens: The Evolution of Sports Journalism, Powered by Turner Sports

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, LaSalle A&B 

She's Got Game: Women making power moves, shining off camera

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Columbus Ballroom

Sam Lacey Pioneer Awards

10:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Sports Task Force Scholarship Jam, Garden Theatre

SATURDAY

1:00 - 2:30 PM, LaSalle A

Breaking Through the Digital Glass Ceiling, Powered by The Athletic

2:45 PM - 4:45 PM, Brule A&B

NABJ Sports Task Force Meeting

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