The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association provides a variety of tools and services for those who work in the newsroom, including press passes/hang tags, complimentary articles to publish, gender identity guides, a subscription-based editorial cartoon service as well as the opportunity to apply for a PNA Foundation Fellows Grant.
Please visit the training and events section of our website to see a list of upcoming opportunities and archived training for reporters, editors and managers.
For more information on membership or member benefits, contact Jane Hungarter at 717-703-3041 or janeh@pa-news.org.
PNA Foundation Fellow Grants
The PNA Foundation Fellows Fund for the Future has set aside money for journalism grants to be used by news companies to start new initiatives or enhance current projects.
Pennsylvania Press Passes and Hang Tags
PNA will provide a complimentary press pass to each of our members’ employees. While a press pass is not a government ID, it is intended to help you gain access to accident scenes and other restricted areas, entertainment/sports venues and similar events.
Complimentary Articles
A variety of articles are available for PNA members to publish at no cost.
Editorial Cartoon Service
PNA offers a syndicated package of statewide editorial cartoons by Randy Bish. Each subscriber receives at least three cartoons per week for just $8. New cartoons are posted each day they are received.
Diverse Source Database
PNA Foundation Fellows Funds were instrumental in the creation of Spotlight PA’s groundbreaking statewide diverse source database. We encourage all Pennsylvania newsrooms to utilize this valuable resource as they work to improve diversity efforts and better reflect the communities they cover.
Gender Identity Guides
Two guides – one for reporters and editors and one for news media managers – were developed to assist PNA members in handling matters of gender identity ethically and sensitively.
Journalism Training Certification Program
The PNAF’s yearlong Journalism Training Certification Program will equip your staff with the essential skills and industry insights needed to thrive in a newsroom.
Pennsylvanians Are Connected Video
In celebration of PNA’s 100th anniversary, we produced a video to showcase local journalism and its vital role in keeping Pennsylvania communities connected and our shared democracy strong.