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Meet the 2026 Trans Journalists Association Reporting Fellows
The Trans Journalists Association (TJA) is proud to announce the inaugural cohort for our Reporting Fellowship, a new program designed to directly invest in accurate, nuanced coverage of trans rights and communities.
"As the journalism industry continues to contract, we're pouring into the kind of reporting and
Meet our new program director, and beef up your investigative skills
Hey there, beautiful people!
Tre'vell here. Hope you're finding peace and joy amidst the chaos. It's been quite the journey since I joined the team six months ago, but I'm grateful to be taking an active role in shaping journalism into the
Tat Bellamy-Walker joins the TJA Board of Directors, Adam Rhodes steps down
The Trans Journalists Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Tat Bellamy-Walker to its Board of Directors. Bellamy-Walker is an active member of the TJA with proven commitment to our ongoing mission. As an at-large member of the Board, he will help guide the organization’s
Documenting anti-trans federal action
Know of a public record the TJA should FOIA? We're requesting documents that detail the effects of anti-trans federal action.
Trans Journalists Association names Tre’vell Anderson, Kae Petrin as co-executive directors
Our mission of promoting accurate, nuanced coverage of trans rights and communities in the media and fostering the careers of gender-expansive journalists has never been more urgent. To support our increased needs in these times, the TJA is proud to announce the hiring of its first two staff members:
New Safety Guide and revamped Workplace Resources Guide for trans journalists
The TJA's updated and expanded Workplace Resources Guide offers new tools for safety and security. There are tools for independent journalists, newsroom staffers, and journalism leaders.
Meet the TJA x IRE Fellows
We're excited to announce the TJA x IRE Fellows who will be attending the upcoming Investigative Reporters and Editors conference this month! Thanks to support from TransLash Media and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, we're sending 11 reporters and editors to Anaheim for
Apply now for TJA x Business Insider Fellowships
The Trans Journalists Association is seeking another year of applicants for the TJA-Business Insider Fellowship!
The deadline is April 15. Apply now.
This six-month fellowship program will give early-career journalists hands-on experience working in Insider for Business Insider’s fast-paced digital newsroom of nearly 600
Announcing the TJA's new mentorship program
Trans journalists need support and models to navigate journalism, especially as the industry becomes increasingly turbulent. The new Peer Career Network works to address this.
