Membership Benefits...

Membership to the Atlanta Press Club has never afforded as many benefits to reporters and media professionals as it does today. Along with the social and networking benefits that come with belonging to the largest local press club in the United States, APC offers superior educational work-shops at no cost to our members.

SOCIAL & NETWORKING BENEFITS

Network with Atlanta’s Leading Reporters

The Atlanta Press Club affords members a first-rate opportunity to network and socialize with the city’s leading journalists, media professionals, image and policy shapers. Over half of our 600 members are journalists coming from Atlanta’s full media community--broadcast, freelance print and online from both national and local media outlets.

Free Admission to Monthly Forums

Members receive free admission to the Press Club’s monthly forums that feature local and national newsmakers tackling the industry’s most pressing issues. The purpose of our programs is to challenge journalists to cast a critical eye on what we do and how we do it.

Newsmaker Luncheons and Special Events

Our Newsmaker Luncheons feature leaders from around the state and country. Recent speakers include Ted Turner, Barbara Walters and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

Educational Workshops

Members receive discounts on admission to educational workshops designed to help you stay marketable in the journalism industry. Recent workshop topics have included how to use the Internet for investigative reporting, how to conduct an interview, how to build your freelance business, and how get your book manuscript published.

Bar Privileges at The Commerce Club

As part of our partnership with The Commerce Club, APC members, whose dues are current, will have access to the Club’s Olympic Lounge with an amazing view of the city and a 103-inch flat screen TV. Press Club members may use the Olympic Lounge Mondays – Thursdays from 5:00 – 9PM and Fridays until 10PM. Press Club members will need to pay with credit card.