SEJ member benefits include:
- SEJournal, the quarterly newsletter of the Society of Environmental Journalists where you'll find in-depth stories on hot topics on the environment beat; regular features such as Inside Story (interviews with and insights of journalists of winning work); Bits & Bytes and Reporter's Toolbox (practical, technical how-to's, from choosing a recorder to using Excel to photography); Research Roundup; Science Survey; Media on the Move; SEJ President's Report; E-Reporting Biz; Bookshelf (environmental book reviews) and The Beat (latest news trends from various media). SEJournal is available in print or electronically.
- TipSheet, a biweekly e-mail service (with online archives) offering story ideas and news sources for environment, science, and health journalists. TipSheet is a joint effort of the Society of Environmental Journalists, and the Radio and Television News Directors Foundation.
- Deeply discounted entry fees for the SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment, which offer $1,000 prizes in multiple categories for the year's very best environmental journalism in newspapers, magazines and newsletters and on radio, television and the Internet, as well as a $10,000 book prize.
- A members-only mentoring program that pairs veteran environmental reporters with newcomers to the beat and with less experienced reporters who want to improve their skills. University-level students who've shown an interest in the field may also apply to participate in the program.
- Online resources, including SEJ's website where you'll find back issues of SEJournal and TipSheet, information on conferences and other upcoming events, notable examples of environmental journalism, members-only online directory and links to many sources of environmental information, from EPA files to toxicological briefs to satellite photos.
- Members-only e-mail listservs connect SEJ members for information exchange and discussion on emerging issues in environmental journalism; announcements of awards and fellowships; job postings; an environmental events calendar; a Spanish-language listserv; and more.
- Discount registration for annual and regional conferences, where journalists can come together with scientists, government officials and other news sources; learn the latest in computer-assisted reporting; study writing techniques with award-winners; tour local areas of interest to the beat and more.
- Freedom of information and right-to-know resources, including the award-winning WatchDog TipSheet.
- Members-only features online including SEJ membership directory.
- Have a description/hotlink to book(s) you've authored or edited on our SEJ members' books page.
Please join in the effort to improve the quality, accuracy and visibility of environmental reporting. Take a moment now to download and fill out either a North American or International application (requires free Adobe Acrobat ® reader). Or you can have a copy mailed or faxed to you by contacting the SEJ office.