Our Mission: To serve the professional and social needs of our journalism community and foster journalistic excellence. To advance the public's interest in and understanding of a free press. Our Vision: To be the region's premier organization for journalists.

Training Mission:
The Atlanta Press Club has grown to become one of the largest and most dynamic professional journalism associations in the country. Our membership encompasses Atlanta’s burgeoning media community - print, broadcast and online, big and small, national and local media outlets. Over half of our 700 members are working journalists - 40% of which are in upper management. The remainder are public relations professionals, educators, retirees and students.

As a professional and networking organization, APC hosts educational and social programs every month. Our monthly programs take a challenging look at how journalists are doing their jobs. Recent topics have included "Covering Post-Apartheid South Africa," "Reporting on Election 2000," and "Diversity in Media Management."

The Atlanta Press Club is the place to mix and mingle at some of Atlanta’s favorite social events. At the Holiday Author Party, more than 30 local and national authors are available to sign their books and mix with members. The Annual Meeting/Black Tie Gala is a night to celebrate achievement in journalism through awards and a special presentation by a keynote speaker. The ever-popular spring event, the Gorilla Ball, is a night of lunacy as local TV news stations and CNN compete for the coveted "Otto Focus Award" for outstanding bloopers. Our Mid-Month Mixers afford members an opportunity to mix and mingle at Atlanta's hippest bars and restaurants.

The Atlanta Press Club sponsors a series of televised political debates and hosts an annual First Amendment program. The Club also supports students through its scholarship and internship program.

Located in The Commerce Club building downtown, the Atlanta Press Club is staffed by a full-time executive director and assistant director. Our corporate media sponsors include CNN, Cox Enterprises, Georgia Public Broadcasting, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the four local television affiliates.

Organization Type: Journalism

Provides training for: Broadcast, Designers, Newsroom Managers, Photographers, Editors, Print, Online

Types of training provided: Multi Topic Workshop, National Convention