Created in January 2024 by journalist Lexi Solomon, the NC Women in Journalism Group is a space for female and nonbinary media professionals to socialize, network and grow together. 

With the generous partnership of the NC Local News Workshop, we hosted a meetup in Durham in August 2024, allowing more than 30 journalists to connect. In January 2025, we launched monthly virtual gatherings, creating a space for members to discuss topics like self-care and journalism, digital safety, professional opportunities as well as opportunities for peer knowledge sharing about reporting skills, regional diversity and career pathways. Our second in-person event is scheduled for March 8, 2025—International Women’s Day at the UNC-Hussman School of Journalism. Save the date and stay tuned for details! 

We also have a Slack channel where members can connect on a daily basis, asking questions, sharing resources and discussing issues that come up in the course of working in local news. 

Want to get involved?

Please fill out this form to register for the monthly meet-ups. 

Interested in joining the NC Women in Journalism Slack channel? Fill out this form.