Membership

The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) has been promoting ethics and excellence in business journalism for more than 50 years. Being a member, whether as an individual or as an institution, you are establishing more credibility. By joining or renewing, you will be a part of a highly respected and nationally recognized organization that stands for ethics, quality, integrity, diversity, accuracy and the highest standards.

Eligibility

You are eligible for membership if a significant part of your occupation involves writing, reporting, editing or overseeing business, financial or economic news for newspapers, magazines, newsletters, journals, books, press or syndicated services, radio or television, online publications, or other media approved by the SABEW Board of Governors.

You also can qualify if you're a business journalism teacher, student or a business media subject at a recognized college, university or other organization approved by the board.

Member Benefits

Connection

  • You'll connect with a robust organization of some 2,500 members throughout North America and several countries

Contests and Awards

  • Best in Business Awards: attracts entries from news organizations, ranging from international, national and regional news outlets to specialized business publications, showcasing the vitality and value of the best of business journalism.
  • Best in Business Book Awards: recognize ground-breaking books that explore important modern business, investing and finance issues, companies, individuals or industries every year.
  • Best in Business Awards Canada: the only Canadian journalism awards dedicated exclusively to recognizing exemplary works of business journalism.
  • Distinguished Achievement Award: singles out individuals who have made a significant impact on the field of business journalism and who have served as a nurturing influence on others in the profession.
  • President's Award: given by the current SABEW president at their discretion.

Conferences and Training Programs


  • Annual conference with hands-on sessions, panel discussions and newsmaker interviews.

  • Timely virtual training programs with beat reporters and expert sources. There is a new virtual training nearly every month.

  • Fellowship programs providing an in-depth look at topics, like using government data in your reporting, and hands-on experience using the information to improve your coverage.


Access

  • Members have access to networking, career advancement opportunities and key newsmakers.

Questions?

Questions about new memberships or renewals may be directed to Tess McLaughlin, Membership and Awards Manager, at 602-496-7862, or tmclaughlin at sabew dot org.

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