Career Fair
NABJ 2023 Career Fair
Aug. 2-4, 2023
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
North 1 and 2 Exhibit Halls
1 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
The NABJ Career Fair is the largest career expo for minority journalists and media professionals in the country. #NABJ23 Career Fair will take place from Aug. 2-4 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. The Career Fair showcases the tremendous range of news organizations operating today, from journalism schools to digital startups looking for journalists and media related professionals for their newsrooms.
The companies that attend the Career Fair are seeking to fill full-time positions, internships, and freelance assignments. Employers seek candidates to cover a range of subject areas including health and science, business and economics, investigative journalism, sports, weather, media, technology, politics and government, general assignment, race and justice, metro and community news, arts, culture and entertainment, food, travel and fashion, international news and more.
Click HERE to Purchase a #NABJ23 Career Fair Booth Today!
Prepare to secure your space early! Booth selection is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Important Note: No booth reservations will be permitted or accepted prior to the opening of online sales.
EXHIBIT RATES AND DEADLINES
| EXHIBIT BOOTH Booth Size: 10' x 10' |
Early-Bird By March 15, 2023 |
Pre-Registration By July 1, 2023 |
Onsite After July 1, 2023 |
| Exhibitor | $5,000 | $5,500 | $6,000 |
| Journalism School/Talent Agency (Third-Party Recruitment) |
$2,500 | $3,000 | $3,500 |
| ADDITIONAL FEES | |||
| Island Booths (4 or more booths) | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION | Early Bird By March 15, 2023 |
Pre-Registration By July 1, 2023 |
Onsite After July 1, 2023 |
| Complimentary Exhibit Booth Personnel (Limit 2 per 10' x 10' booth) |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Exhibitor Booth Personnel | $445 | $545 | $575 |
| SPECIAL EVENTS Ticket (One Seat) |
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| NABJ Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 |
$75 | $75 | $80 |
| NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 |
$150 | $150 | $175 |
| NABJ Gospel Brunch Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023 |
$75 | $75 | $80 |
Convention Special Event Tables are available for purchase, please contact registration@nabj.org for availability.
| SPECIAL EVENTS Table (Ten Seats) |
Rates |
| NABJ Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 |
$800 |
| NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 |
$1750 |
| NABJ Gospel Brunch Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023 |
$800 |
EXHIBIT BOOTH BENEFITS
• 10' x 10’ booth includes one table, two chairs, booth sign, one waste basket, and pipe & drape
• Two (2) complimentary convention registrations for each 10’ x 10’ booth
• 3 full days of recruiting and exhibiting
• Access to the NABJ Resume Database for a period before, during and after the convention
• Online Interview Scheduling System for the Career Fair (optional)
• Listing in #NABJ23 convention souvenir program book
• Listing on #NABJ23 Mobile App with logo, booth number, and website link
• Listing in #NABJ23 convention highlight email
• Logo (linked) and 50-word description on digital exhibitor page on #NABJ23 website
• Perimeter security guard service
• Recruiter/Exhibitor registration includes premium convention bag, convention program book, and access to convention workshops
Important Notice: Standard booth dimensions are 10' x 10' and ceiling height is 25' 10".
EXHIBIT SCHEDULE
| Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Registration |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight | Booth Set-up | |
| Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Career Fair & Exhibits Open |
| Thursday, Aug. 3 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Career Fair & Exhibits Open |
| Friday, Aug. 4 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Career Fair & Exhibits Open |
| 5:01 p.m. - 12:00 midnight | Exhibitor Dismantling/Removal |
Click HERE to download the 2023 NABJ Exhibit Rules and Regulations
As a non-profit professional and educational organization, #NABJ23 greatly appreciates corporate and foundation support for its mission, goals, programs and activities. Acceptance by #NABJ23 of any financial or in-kind contribution from our partners or funders does not constitute an endorsement of their policies, products or services. It is understood and acknowledged there should be no expectation on the part of our partners or funders for any special treatment in news or media coverage which would be against journalism's ethical standards. Likewise, as we welcome input from our partners as we do from the community as a while, #NABJ23 retains final approval of all topics of discussion, selection of panel experts, speakers and other aspects of creative and editorial control regarding branded events, workshops and panels.
COVID POLICY
Proof of updated and current COVID vaccination/boosters may be required for entry into any and all sessions. By registering, you agree to abide by all rules and requirements that may be in place now or later which includes during the convention. You understand that refusal to adhere to rules and requirements may lead to immediate expulsion with no refund for registration or any event and activation. NABJ reserves the right to mandate masks if the need arises. You understand that rules are subject to change at NABJ's sole discretion.
NOTIFICATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS
As media-centric organizations, all NABJ events are subject to being photographed, video/audio-recorded, screen captured or live-streamed. Attendees, exhibitors, special guests, presenters, and partners of events may be captured via these formats. Full sessions and activities are subject to live-streaming and all such content is the sole property of NABJ to be used in any way NABJ determines to be appropriate.
In order to provide listed services and event access, NABJ may export your basic registration information to a secure convention vendor or partner (this includes name and email address but not financial or private information).
CONTACTS
Exhibit Sales: Veronique Dodson at vdodson@nabj.org
Exhibit Booth Services: Alliance Exposition Services
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