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US Press Association

The US Press Association is a professional organization supporting journalists, photographers, videographers, and creators who cover the stories that shape our world.

Apply for Press Credentials Membership & Benefits

Global recognition Freelancers welcome Ethical standards & support

For Working Journalists

Whether you’re on staff, freelance, or independent, the US Press Association provides tools and recognition to support your work — from press identification to networking opportunities.

Professional press credentials
Access to member resources & templates
Recognition of your body of work

For Photographers & Videographers

Visual storytellers are a core part of our community. We support event, news, sports, and documentary photographers and videographers across the globe.

Portfolio-friendly accreditation
Event & venue recognition guidance
Community of peers and collaborators

For Digital Creators

Media is evolving. We welcome podcasters, livestreamers, bloggers, and social creators who publish original, news-adjacent or documentary content.

Legitimacy for online & hybrid media
Support when dealing with organizers & venues
Best-practice guidance and resources

What is USPressAssociation.org?

This site is the official organizational home of the US Press Association. Here you’ll find information about our mission, standards, and how we support members of the press worldwide.

Our .com site serves as the member portal where active members log in, publish content, and manage their profiles.

.org vs .com

.org – Organization, mission, standards, contact
.com – Member portal, logins, published work

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