National Press Club Journalism Institute publishes Annual Report highlighting 2024 impact, accomplishments

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club Journalism Institute strengthened its impact in Washington, D.C., and beyond through its virtual and in-person programming, daily newsletter, and new opportunities for career support and skill-building in 2024.

In a year marked by a dramatic presidential election, the rise of disinformation and distrust in information, and changes to the business of journalism, the Institute was a go-to resource for 8,378 journalists and communicators, as outlined in its 2024 Annual Report, released Feb. 14 on its website.

The report includes:

• A look at the Institute's 25 unique training programs held in 2024, including our new Career Day at the National Press Club;
• Highlights from The Latest, the Institute's daily industry and craft newsletter thats serves over 5,310 subscriber journalists and media leaders;
• A spotlight on the new Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club, for which the Institute is fiscal sponsor;
• A thank you to the generous donors and sponsors who made the Institute's work and special events possible; and
• A summary of revenue and expenses.

The report highlights how the Institute aligned its activities to its mission — to promote an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, and to equip journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the nonprofit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.

The report is available for download here. Please contact Executive Director Beth Francesco, at [email protected] or Development Manager Mitch Harle at [email protected] with questions or to financially support the Institute's work.

Press contact: Beth Francesco, executive director, [email protected]

SOURCE National Press Club Journalism Institute