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Society of News Design: “The Society for News Design (SND) is an international organization for news media professionals and visual communicators – specifically those who create print/web/mobile publications and products…”

The Poynter Institute: “The Poynter Institute is a school dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists and media leaders. It promotes excellence and integrity in the practice of craft and in the practical leadership of successful businesses…”

HOW: “Design ideas at work: HOW magazine’s goal is to help designers, whether they work for a design firm, for an in-house design department or for themselves, run successful, creative, profitable studios…”

Graphic Artists Guild: “The purpose of the Graphic Artists Guild is to promote and protect the social, economic and professional interests of its members. The Guild is committed to improving conditions for all graphic artists…”

The Society of Publication Designers

VizEds: A visual editors community and resources site run by Robb Montgomery. It’s currently undergoing reconstruction, but definitely worth keeping an eye on.

Online News Association: “Inspiring innovation and excellence among digital journalists to better serve the public.”

Society of Professional Journalists: “The Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty.”

The American Copy Editors Society: “The American Copy Editors Society is a professional organization working toward the advancement of copy editors in newspapers, magazines, Web sites and other journalistic endeavors. Our aim is to provide solutions to copy desk problems…”

National Press Photographers Association: “The National Press Photographers Association is dedicated to the advancement of visual journalism, its creation, practice, training, editing and distribution, in all news media and works to promote its role as a vital public service.”

Associated Press Managing Editors: “APME is an association of editors at newspapers in the United States and Canada. It works closely with The Associated Press to foster journalism excellence and to support a national network for the training and development of editors…”

Associated Press Sports Editors: “APSE (Associated Press Sports Editors) is a national organization that strives to improve professional standards of newspaper sports departments and to recognize professional excellence among its membership.”