MVJ is a professional association building community for vets, supporting their career growth & advocating for diversifying newsrooms through hiring more vets.
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Vets and military spouses in news: Join MVJ the day after Veterans Day for a virtual gathering and networking event. Connect with peers, hear from longtime members, and get career help in speed mentorship sessions. Nov. 12, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET. Register: mvj.network/events/mvj-commu…
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: LA County residents sued Essity, Edgewell & J&J, alleging Carefree pantyliners contained banned PFOA. MVJ member Sara Samora reports for Manufacturing Dive. ⤵️
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What should MVJ or journalism be doing around disability stories and support? Tell us. We're holding 45-min one-on-one listening calls. Disabled vets welcome, no journalism background needed. We’ll pay you for your participation. Sign up by 11/13: wkf.ms/4yUvhZm
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: Fall colors transform Harrison Avenue in downtown Panama City, captured in a new visual report. MVJ member Tyler Orsburn documents the seasonal shift for Panama City News Herald. ⤵️
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REMINDER: How is the VA using AI? Join @CenDemTech’s Quinn Anex-Ries Nov. 5, 12–1pm ET for a webinar on current uses, governance, and high-risk tools at the VA. Register: https://mvj.network/events/ai-at-the…
MVJ is pleased to announce applications are now open for another year of the MVJ-Washington Post internship collaboration. Read more and apply below! The deadline to apply is November 16 at 11:59 PM EST. ⤵️ shorturl.ly/sZdfr
Place isn’t a stereotype. It’s context.
Don’t frame places as simply behind. Ask what system is producing the outcome: infrastructure, distance, transportation, access to services. Who funds it? Who decides?
Learn how to cover place with context, not stereotype, at FixTheFrame.org.
How is the VA using AI? Join @CenDemTech’s Quinn Anex-Ries Nov. 5, 12–1pm ET for a webinar on current uses, governance, and high-risk tools at the VA. Register: mvj.network/events/ai-at-the…
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member James LaPorta reports on Hegseth bans DoD personnel from using nonpublic info to bet on U.S. military operations for CBS News. Read more here ⤵️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Eve Sampson reports on The Pentagon wanting ketamine wafers as a battlefield medicine option for The Military Times. Read more here ⤵️
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REMINDER: Join us on October 22nd at 6:30PM ET for MVJ’s Virtual Cocktail Hour on Zoom! These meetings are the perfect opportunity for MVJ mentees and any members interested in joining the program to connect, chat, and learn from one of MVJ’s mentors. ⤵️
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Access isn’t a favor, it’s a right.
Disability reporting should start with rights, not assumptions. Enforcement isn’t a side detail. It is the story.
Reporting or editing, FixTheFrame.org is here to help you tell these stories well.
Join us on October 22nd at 6:30PM ET for MVJ’s Virtual Cocktail Hour on Zoom! These meetings are the perfect opportunity for MVJ mentees and any members interested in joining the program to connect, chat, and learn from one of MVJ’s mentors. ⤵️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Priya Sridhar and Lily Becker report on Hegseth’s military imposes testosterone testing despite concerns about the science for MSNOW News. Read more details here ⤵️
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TODAY IS THE DAY of the MVJ26 San Antonio Convening. Attend this Friday, October 16th at 9 a.m. CDT! Get your registration in today to attend this event full of timely conversations and career and network opportunities. ⤵️
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1 DAY UNTIL MVJ26 San Antonio Convening. Attend this Friday, October 16th at 9 a.m. CDT! Get your registration in today to attend this event full of timely conversations and career and network opportunities. ⤵️
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MVJ is pleased to announce applications are now open for another year of the MVJ-Washington Post internship collaboration. Read more and apply below! The deadline to apply is November 16 at 11:59 PM EST. ⤵️
shorturl.ly/sZdfr
2 DAYS UNTIL MVJ26 San Antonio Convening. Attend this Friday, October 16th at 9 a.m. CDT! Get your registration in today to attend this event full of timely conversations and career and network opportunities. ⤵️ t.ly/np8wg
Conversation: Scott Cooper, Tara Copp and Alex Horton
Veterans moving into journalism was the focus of our MVJ DC conversation with Scott Cooper of With Honor Action and Tara Copp and Alex Horton of the Washington Post. Thank you for sharing your experiences! Next: San Antonio, Oct. 16! ⤵️
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