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Member Monday!
It’s #MemberMonday and we’re featuring Ted Kim/@Theotypes!
Ted says, “I’ve never been a fan of receptions. This was especially true at my first AAJA convention in Boston almost 10 years ago. I literally knew no one at the opening reception. And yet everyone seemed to know everyone else but me. Just as I was about to ditch the room in favor of dinner alone, this friendly face appeared out of nowhere and said, ‘Hi, I’m James Quintong.’ He didn’t know me, but I’m sure he sensed that I was a little lost and out of sorts. He then proceeded to introduce me to about half of the people in the whole room.
And that’s when it hit me. AAJA isn’t about networking, or finding a new job, or getting trained in the latest digital skill (although it offers all of those useful things). At its core, it’s about helping each other and serving each other and being there for each other, particularly as Asian American journalists.
James must get sick of me telling this story because I tell it all the time. But I think about that night quite often. And ever since, I’ve tried to serve others in the way that he helped me.
Thanks, James. Thanks, AAJA.”
Thanks for sharing with us, Ted!
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Come Celebrate As #AAJASD turns 32!
Come Celebrate As #AAJASD turns 32!
** GET TICKETS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT. DUE TO NBC 7 SECURITY, GUEST LIST CLOSES SEPTEMBER 15th**
TIX: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aajasd-32nd-anniversary-fundraiser-tickets-48317778777
#AAJASD Presents Headliners: NBC 4 LA Reporter Gordon Tokumatsu & FOX 11 LA Reporter Hal Eisner at our #AAJASD 32nd Anniversary Fundraiser!
WHEN: Saturday, September 22 at NBC 7 San Diego.
WHAT: Network & learn from top Asian American TV journalists who work on-air and behind-the-scenes.
Take an EXCLUSIVE TOUR inside NBC 7’s state-of-the-art studio.
Get a FREE professional online HEADSHOT by talented photographer: Kevin Raquidan.
FREE FOOD catered by Snoice, Hunters Home Kitchen and Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows!
Your donations support AAJA’s non-profit programs & scholarships that help Asian American & minority journalists advance their careers in TV, radio, print and digital news in San Diego and across the country.
This year, AAJA San Diego launched the #AAJASD Strive Scholarship to help students and journalists attend journalism conferences and other professional training sessions.
Feeling lucky? We have RAFFLE PRIZES!
$20 — General admission
$15 — Students/ Journalism Org Members
Thanks to our sponsors:
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Volunteers needed!
Don’t wait! Sign up for AAJA’s service project at the Houston Food Bank by Sunday, July 29th!
Make a difference by helping AAJA give back to the Houston community:
bit.ly/AAJAHFB
Connect with SAGAFTRA experts!
SAG-AFTRA invites you to join their expert staff during their office hours at #AAJA18 in Houston.
The expert staff is more than willing to help!
You can book a time for a private conversation and feel free to ask them employment-related questions; as well as about any aspect of the business no matter what market you are in or what stage of career you find yourself.
**Book your appointment today! bit.ly/AAJASAG
NOW LAUNCHING: #AAJASD STRIVE 2018 SCHOLARSHIP!
AAJA San Diego is launching our #AAJASD STRIVE scholarship!
We all want to advance our photography, editing or investigative skills but we understand it gets very expensive to travel to journalism training conferences all over the country.
That’s why we launched the #AAJASD STRIVE scholarship to help San Diego members advance their careers.
The goal of this scholarship is to help minority journalists advance their careers in radio, TV, digital or print media.
AAJA San Diego will award the recipient a stipend to attend a training conference. The awardee must share what they learned with other #AAJASD members at the Annual #AAJASD Anniversary Fundraiser or another #AAJASD event
What: $300 stipend to attend the Asian American Journalists Association National Conference or other approved journalism training conferences.
Who: #AAJASD members can apply
Requirement: Must be a paid AAJA member (become a member or renew your membership at www.aaja.org/join)
Application: Submit your resume, a work sample and essay (500 words or less) describing what you would use the stipend for & how you would like to share the knowledge & skills you gained at the conference with other #AAJASD members.
Deadline: May 31, 2018
Good Luck!
#AAJASD Celebrates 31 Years in San Diego
#AAJASD Celebrates 31 Years in San Diego
Asian American Journalists Association San Diego Chapter hosted another sold out crowd for its annual 31st Anniversary Fundraiser at NBC7 San Diego studios on September 30, 2017.
This year, the chapter featured special guest speakers including MSNBC/NBC News Field Producer Aarne Heikkila & local KPBS Video Journalist Kris Arciaga.
The speakers presented videos and shared their techniques and tips about storytelling for television news.
More than 70 guests enjoyed a day of networking, fun and food catering provided by sponsors, Bekker’s Catering (http://
The also got their very own digital headshots snapped by talented photographer, Alex Nguyen (https://t.co/syINtlqXgf).
Guests also won raffle prizes provided by sponsors:
Barona Resort & Casino (www.facebook.com/
Campland on the Bay (https://www.facebook.com/
Puesto (www.facebook.com/
Yoga Six (https://www.facebook.com/
JVC (http://pro.jvc.com/prof/
Thank you to our sponsors and guest for joining #AAJASD and making our 31st Anniversary Fundraiser such a huge success!
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JOIN US for our #AAJASD 31st Anniversary Fundraiser!
GET TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aajasd-31st-anniversary-fundraiser-tickets-37219786383
Celebrate the 31st Anniversary of AAJA San Diego!
Our special speakers this year include MSNBC & NBC News producer Aarne Heikkila and KPBS photojournalist Kris Arciaga.
Network and learn about storytelling from top Asian American talent who work on-air and behind-the-scenes.
Get an exclusive tour inside NBC 7’s state-of-the-art studio and leave with YOUR own digital headshot.
Your donations support AAJA’s non-profit programs and scholarships that help Asian American & minority journalists advance their careers in TV, radio, print and digital news in San Diego and across the country.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 30 @ 3-5PM
WHERE: NBC 7 Studios (9680 Granite Ridge Drive, San Diego, CA 92123)
There will be RAFFLE PRIZES and FREE FOOD provided by:
‘Snoice’ SD (http://snoicesd.com)
Bekker’s Catering (http://www.bekkerscatering.com)
Bivouac Ciderworks (http://www.bivouaccider.com/)
$20– General admission
$15– Students/members
**PLEASE NOTE WE SOLD OUT EARLY LAST YEAR. TICKETS SALES END SEPTEMBER 15th DUE TO NBC7 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.**
We hope to see you there!
#AAJASD Kicks Off 1st Mixer of 2017!
New faces and familiar ones meet up at Pappalecco in Hillcrest to kick off #AAJASD’s 1st Mixer of 2017!
Members of the 2017 Board of Directors introduced themselves to other journalists and shared their ideas for events in the coming year.
We were happy to meet everyone and catch up.
The board is designing and organizing its next annual fundraiser.
We’re excited to unveil what we have in store for the year.
Details to come. Stay tuned!
AAJASD Turns 30!
AAJA San Diego Turns 30!
By: Irene Byon
AAJA San Diego marked its 30th Anniversary on September 24, 2016 at the brand new, state-of-the-art NBC7 studios.
The Board of Directors greeted more than 70 guests at the fundraiser on Saturday night with delicious cuisine sponsored by vendors, Lolita’s Mexican Food (http://lolitasmexicanfood.com/)and Zarlito’s Filiipino Restaurant (http://www.zarlitos.com/).
Chapter President and NBC 7 San Diego reporter Liberty Zabala moderated the panel.
Speakers David Ono and Jinah Kim took the stage and shared their wisdom, experiences and career advice.
Ono is an evening anchor at ABC7 Eye Witness News in Los Angeles. He showed video clips of stories he’s covered throughout his career. The audience watched in awe of his coverage of the tsunami in Japan. Ono’s fun but spooky piece on a haunted home entertained the audience and filled the room with laughter.
Kim got up close and personal with the guests. She brought her infectious personality by interacting and interviewing the audience. Kim’s presentation reached a broad audience by speaking directly to students who are just starting their careers, to young professionals who asked Kim about her experiences in local and network news, then to non-journalists who came to the event to hear about how Kim became and entrepreneur and started her own company.
AAJASD’s 30th Anniversary fundraiser appealed to not only those in the journalism industry, but also to professionals who work in fields in which they can benefit by hearing from insiders in the industry.
Councilman Chris Cate honored the San Diego chapter with a proclamation from the city, official declaring September 24th as Asian American Journalism Association San Diego Day.
With that recognition in mind, this chapter, though small, will humbly carry the responsibility to encourage diversity in newsrooms and help journalists of color succeed in this industry.
Congratulations to AAJASD for this honor!
