2016 Jerry Thompson Award Submission Deadline Extended
Dear RTCA members, The deadline for submissions for the Jerry Thompson Award has been extended to is Wednesday, June 1 at 5:00 p.m. (ET). Organizations can submit both the entry application and story content electronically. See the attached documents for detailed information and instructions. The Jerry Thompson Award recognizes extraordinary careers in photojournalism production, focusing on the qualities of selflessness, mentorship and commitment to quality. The award honors the memory of Jerry Thompson, a longtime videographer for CNN...
read more72nd Annual Radio & Television Congressional Correspondents’ Dinner
Dear RTCA members: We’re excited to announce that Hasan Minhaj, a comedian, actor and a Senior Correspondent on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah”, is the headliner for the 2016 Radio and Television Correspondents’ Association Dinner on June 15th at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. As a correspondent, he’s covered Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S., labor issues, negotiations with Iran and Donald Trump. His one-man show, titled HOMECOMING KING, premiered off-Broadway last October and is the story of the “New Brown America,”...
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Dear RTCA members, I’m happy to kick off the 2016 submission process for the Joan S. Barone, David Bloom and Jerry Thompson awards. Winners will be announced at the 72ndth annual RTCA Congressional Correspondents Dinner, set for June 15 at the Marriott Marquis. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, May 18 at 5:00 p.m. (ET). Organizations can submit both the entry application and story content electronically. See the attached documents for detailed information and instructions. The Joan S. Barone Award recognizes excellence in...
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