TEGNA Announces 2019 Media Grants to Support Diversity and Professional Development
TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 17, 2019--
“TEGNA is committed to a diverse workforce that represents the
communities we serve. Providing hands-on training and support ensures
that students entering our field, journalists and professionals are able
to gain valuable skills and thrive in our industry,” said
The 2019 Round 1 TEGNA Foundation Media Grant recipients:
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National Association of Black Journalists supporting its initiative the “Black Male Media Project” and a professional development workshop during the 2019NABJ Convention and Career Fair -
Asian American Journalists Association supporting a workshop focused on investigative journalism at the AAJA conference -
National Association of Hispanic Journalists toward its immersion newsroom experience for journalism students during their annual conference -
The Native American Journalist Association for funding toward a student newsroom experience during their annual conference -
Investigative Reporters & Editors supporting two panels at its 2019
IRE Conference focused on potential issues surrounding media legal questions and FOIA requests -
National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association in support of its annual conference and to contribute to its student journalism project -
Poynter-NABJ Leadership Academy for Diversity inDigital Media to support its 2019-20 educational programs based inSt. Petersburg, FL -
Online News Association supporting the ONA-U special event for students, educators and young professionals at their annual conference -
Radio Television Digital News Association to support the student newsroom experience at their annual conference -
ABA Fund for Justice and Education to support theFirst Amendment and Media Law Diversity Moot Court Competition at their annual conference
Outside of the Media Grants category,
TEGNA Foundation Media Grants support funding for the development of the
next generation of diverse journalists, in addition to efforts to
support journalism ethics and freedom of the press. Media organizations
seeking funding for specific projects that address these areas of focus
may apply to the
In addition to the Media Grants, the
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For media inquiries, contact:
Anne Bentley
Vice
President, Corporate Communications
703-873-6366
abentley@TEGNA.com
For investor inquiries, contact:
John Janedis
Senior
Vice President, Capital Markets & Investor Relations
703-873-6222
jjanedis@TEGNA.com