Membership

Lifetime Member

$ 1,500
  • Supporters of veterans in journalism. Veteran status not required.

  • Benefits
    Discounted merchandise, free MVJ shirt and lapel pin, recognition on the MVJ site and access to MyMVJ platform, Mentorship program and career development webinars.

Advanced Professional Member

$ 250  per Year
  • Veterans with established careers in journalism.


  • Benefits
    Discounted merchandise, free MVJ lapel pin and access to MyMVJ platform, Mentorship program and career development webinars.

Professional Member

$ 30  per Year
  • Veterans pursuing a career in journalism.


  • Benefits
    Discounted merchandise, free MVJ lapel pin and access to MyMVJ platform, Mentorship program and career development webinars.

Associate Member

$ 30  per Year
  • Supporters of veterans in journalism. Veteran status not required.



  • Benefits
    Discounted merchandise, free MVJ lapel pin and access to MyMVJ platform, Mentorship program and career development webinars.

Military Spouse/Partner Member

$ 25  per Year
  • Spouses or partners of service members and veterans who are also interested in (or currently) pursuing work or studies in journalism.


  • Benefits
    Discounted merchandise, free MVJ lapel pin and access to MyMVJ platform, Mentorship program and career development webinars.

Student Member

$ 25  per Year
  • Veterans currently enrolled in an academic institution and studying journalism or communications. Eligible members can keep this tier for one year after graduation.

  • Benefits
    Discounted merchandise, free MVJ lapel pin and access to MyMVJ platform, Mentorship program and career development webinars.

Active Duty Military Member

$ 20  per Year
  • Currently-serving U.S. military members interested in pursuing work or studies in journalism upon discharge.

  • Benefits
    Discounted merchandise, free MVJ lapel pin and access to MyMVJ platform, Mentorship program and career development webinars.

Membership Trial

Free  for One Year
  • If you'd like to give MVJ a try before committing to an annual membership or don't have the means to afford it at the moment, this option is for you. The Membership Trial tier will allow you to experience our community and resources before committing.

    After one year with this membership fee waiver, you will be placed into the appropriate membership category.