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New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) Press Identification

NEWSPAPER/DIGITAL NEWS ORGANIZATION/QUALIFYING ASSOCIATE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM (CHECKLIST)

Please Read the See the criteria/procedures page for application instructions.

NOTE: The “Applicant” is the person who will be receiving and using the NJPA Press Identification Card, and in whose name the Card will be issued, if approved.

Name, title and contact information of the person submitting application on behalf of Applicant(s):

Employees

Provide a list of names, in alphabetical order by last name, of all applicants for whom NJPA Press Identification Cards are being requested and provide the job title for each

Applicant’s Title must be one of the following: Publisher, Editor, Reporter or Photographer

IMPORTANT

  • Please list applicants in alphabetical order by last name
  • Headshots are only required for first-time applicants
  • Image files should be jpeg or png format and be named for the applicant.

Year for which NJPA Press Identification Card is being requested:

Next Calendar Year 2025 (valid, if issued this year, from January 1 of the next calendar year through December 31 of the next calendar year and, if issued next calendar year, valid from the date issued through December 31 of that calendar year)**

** The time periods for which the NJPA Press Identification Cards are valid apply only:

  1. as long as the NJPA member newspaper, member digital news organization or member qualifying associate member with which the applicant is associated continues as a member in good standing of NJPA; and
  2. for such time period as the holder of the NJPA Press Identification Card continues to perform newsgathering/reporting services on behalf of the member newspaper, member digital news organization or member qualifying associate member identified on the applicable application form.

Declaration of person submitting this application on behalf of Applicant

Applicant has been advised and has acknowledged an understanding that, if issued an NJPA Press Identification Card, it is intended for Applicant’s use only and Applicant will not permit it to be used by any other person.

Applicant has also been advised of and understands the Criteria for issuance of an NJPA Press Identification Card and represents that, to the best of Applicant’s knowledge, information and belief, Applicant satisfies those Criteria. Applicant has further represented that, if issued an NJPA Press Identification Card, Applicant will notify NJPA at such time that Applicant no longer satisfies the Criteria and that, at such time that Applicant no longer satisfies the Criteria, Applicant will not use the NJPA Press Identification Card for any purpose.

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Serving New Jersey newspapers since 1857

New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) is a non-profit membership association formed to advance the interests of newspapers and to increase awareness in the benefits of newspaper readership. The mission of NJPA is to help newspapers remain editorially strong, financially sound and free of outside influence. We will pursue these goals in every way possible, as a service both to our members and to the people of New Jersey.

 

New Jersey Press Association
P.O. Box 358
Titusville, NJ 08560
609-406-0600 / fax 609-406-0300