NABJ 2026 Career Fair
August 12-16, 2026
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Marquis Ballroom
265 Peachtree Center Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
The NABJ Career Fair is the largest career expo for Black journalists and media professionals in the country.
The #NABJ26 Career Fair will take place from Aug. 12-14 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. The Career Fair showcases the tremendous range of news organizations and other media entities operating today, from journalism schools and digital startups to top national and regional companies looking for journalists and media-related professionals for their newsrooms and pressrooms.
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.
#NABJ26 Career Fair is Sold Out
Click here to view the list of participating companies.
EXHIBIT RATES AND DEADLINES
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EXHIBIT BOOTH |
Early-Bird |
Pre-Registration |
Onsite |
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Exhibitor |
$5,000 |
$5,500 |
$6,000 |
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Journalism School/Talent Agency |
$3,000 |
$3,500 |
$4,000 |
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EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION |
Early-Bird |
Pre-Registration |
Onsite |
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Complimentary Exhibit Booth Personnel |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Exhibitor Booth Personnel |
$445 |
$545 |
$575 |
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SPECIAL EVENTS |
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NABJ Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 |
$100 |
$100 |
$120 |
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NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards |
$150 |
$150 |
$175 |
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NABJ Gospel Brunch |
$75 |
$80 |
$85 |
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SPECIAL EVENTS |
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NABJ Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon |
$1200 |
$1200 |
$1200 |
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NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards |
$1750 |
$1750 |
$1750 |
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NABJ Gospel Brunch |
$850 |
$850 |
$850 |
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 digital #NABJ26 convention souvenir program book
• Listing on #NABJ26 Mobile App with logo, booth number, and website link
• Listing in #NABJ26 convention highlight email
• Logo (linked) and 50-word description on digital exhibitor page on #NABJ26 website
• Perimeter security guard service
• Recruiter/Exhibitor registration includes premium convention bag and access to convention workshops
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In this year's NABJ Career Fair, the ceiling height is 18’.
EXHIBIT SCHEDULE
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Tuesday, Aug. 11 |
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight |
Booth Set-up |
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1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Exhibitor Registration |
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Wednesday, Aug. 12 |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Career Fair & Exhibits Open |
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Thursday, Aug. 13 |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Career Fair & Exhibits Open |
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Friday, Aug. 14 |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Career Fair & Exhibits Open |
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5:01 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
Exhibitor Dismantling/Removal |
Click HERE to download the 2026 NABJ Exhibit Rules and Regulations
As a non-profit professional and educational organization, #NABJ26 greatly appreciates corporate and foundation support for its mission, goals, programs and activities. Acceptance by #NABJ26 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, #NABJ26 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.
By registering or applying for NABJ Convention & Career Fair participation, 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 from NABJ events. 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