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Membership

Our members are journalists, communicators, students, retirees, and

those who are passionate about local journalism and press freedom.

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Our Members

Our members are journalists, authors, educators, public relations professionals, marketing and advertising professionals, media entrepreneurs, students and others in the fields of journalism and communications.

To apply to become a member of the Youngstown Press Club, fill out the form below; or find the Institutional Membership form here. 

For more information on Youngstown Press Club membership, email us at [email protected].

Youngstown Press Club Memberships

​Individual Memberships 
All memberships are on an anniversary schedule and expire one year from the date paid. Student memberships are always free. Find your membership option, complete the form below, and submit payment via PayPal or check.
  • Regular Membership - $50
​         Individual memberships are $50 per year. There is an option to pay for three years for $150. Fill out the membership form below.
  • New Professional Discount - $35
    For new professionals $35 for under 35. If you are under 35 years old, you can get a one-year membership for the reduced rate of $35. Fill out the membership form below.
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  • Students - FREE
          Fill out the membership form below.

Student Membership

Supporting journalism and communications students ​is part of our mission. We offer free membership to students in journalism and communications fields and encourage students of all ages to take advantage of our events for networking, learning and growing in their field.
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•    Joining a professional organization opens networking doors as you move forward in your education and career.
•    Including membership in a professional organization strengthens your resume. 
•    Adding membership in a professional organization can support a graduate school application.
•    Participating in some activities can help develop leadership skills and provide information not available in a classroom setting.
•    You will meet others who share your values and goals and who are willing to help you.
•    The club presents interesting and informative events.
•    Student memberships are free!
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Institutional Membership

Institutional members of the Youngstown Press Club support the club on an institutional level. The cost of an institutional membership is $250 for one year. Institutional memberships run on a rolling schedule and expire one year from the date paid. Benefits include the option of having your institution's name and logo placed on some official press club publications while membership is active, and three, free individual memberships.
​Click here to access the Institutional Membership form.

The Youngstown Press Club thanks the 
Anderson Program in Journalism at Youngstown State University,  The Business Journal, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, Pecchia Communications, and the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County for their support as institutional members. 
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  • Home
  • About
    • Meet Our Board
  • Membership
  • Events
  • Awards
    • Hall of Fame
  • Scholarship
    • Scholarship Application
    • Donate to the YPC Scholarship Fund
  • Press Freedom
  • Scholastic Journalism Awards
  • Support the YPC
  • Contact