Membership

Become an annual member today to support journalism in our region and receive a host of other benefits!

 

For dues of $35, paid before January 1, members receive the following benefits:

  • Discounted tickets for all Press Club programs

  • Discounted entry fees for the Golden Quill Awards

  • Reciprocal services at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C., and other press clubs around the country, including the Overseas Press Club in New York City, for entertaining, relaxing, or conducting meetings and press conferences

  • Use of the dining and bar facilities of our headquarters, the Engineers' Building, on Fourth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh.

  • Correspondence about programs and issues relevant to the Club

  • A complete directory including names and contact information for all Press Club members

  • Membership dues also help support our student scholarships and the next generation of journalists!

Join the Press Club!

Sign up in just two easy steps:

  1. Fill out the membership form and return it to pressclubwpa@gmail.com

  2. Pay annual dues via the PayPal link below.

Click here to fill out your membership form!

Membership levels

Already a member? Pay your $35 renewal fee using the above buttons or contact us for alternative payment methods!

Why join the Press Club?

  • Programming

    Throughout the year, the Club sponsors a variety of programs bringing outstanding speakers to the membership. In the face of newsroom budget cuts, these programs provide continuing education. In addition, they offer invaluable networking opportunities.

  • Annual awards

    The Club's signature event—the Golden Quill Awards—attracts hundreds of journalists from the 29 counties that compose Western Pennsylvania and nearby counties in Ohio and West Virginia for an evening honoring the best journalism in the region. Because of the scope of the competition, winning a Golden Quill is an accomplishment that will bring personal satisfaction as well as an enhanced resume.

  • Student memberships

    Students may join for $15. The Press Club offers mentoring and resume advice to students who are studying journalism. Whether a student is seeking an internship or simply wants to meet working journalists, a Press Club membership enhances the resume of any aspiring journalist.

Have any questions?

Email questions about becoming a Press Club member or signing up to pressclubwpa@gmail.com!