Miami, Florida, 4th February, 2014: International Association of Press Photographers abbreviated as IAPP, a globally renowned press association offers all active journalists working as full-time or part-time internationally recognized press credentials. The association takes pride in rendering its membership opportunities to journalists covering a wide spectrum of channels in the media industry including print and radio correspondents, editors, writers, photojournalists and those associated with new media and television. Freelancers and part-time journalists not attached to any recognized press agency can boost their career by obtaining IAPP’s press cards. The credentials press pass endows members a whole plethora of benefits including discounts on journalistic gears, car rentals, electronic gadgets, and health insurance coverage all of which can be availed anywhere across the globe. In addition, journalists opting for IAPP membership can gain access to the most controlled areas and restricted events held internationally by simply showing the press pass. For events or tradeshows, which require special accreditation, the association also proffers an IAPP Accreditation Certificate for labeling them as professional media personnel accredited by a licensed and globally recognized agency. Those applying for the Professional International Membership can get an Editorial ID stating the editorial status, Press ID Confirmation for specific events and Press Vehicle ID for parking convenience along with the regular press card, accreditation certificate and travel press card.
Revealing more about their press credentials, Executive Director of IAPP Dr. Christian Meyer said, “Many well-known press agencies and media organizations render preferential treatment towards journalists who work full-time letting the talents of part-time journalists, freelancers and self-employed bloggers fall between the cracks. Our press cards are accepted through the United States of America and beyond in all countries of Europe and the rest of the globe.”
Zealous journalists can gain in a spectrum of ways by becoming an IAPP member. The press credential gives media professionals opportunities for self-marketing through the IAPP’S NEWS photo and text portal, broad lobby extending in USA as well as Europe, insurance with regard to health, photography equipment and retirement provisions along with career directories for job search. Job mediation in the genre of photography and printing, agency handling tips, guidance to get invitation from high profile events and participating opportunity at the prestigious International Press Conference are some more benefits extended by IAPP to its members.
Added the Executive Director, “With IAPP as your Press partner, you can realize your dream of carving out a formidable niche as a journalist or photographer. Our extensive labyrinth of media network, job exchange offers, valuable workshops and higher educational opportunities opens up wide vistas of journalistic endeavor in front of freelancers and full-time journalists alike.”
To know more IAPP and its types o memberships, log on to www.ia-pp.com
About IAPP
International Association of Press Photographers is an independent, neutral press organization providing journalists, photographers and other media personnel a platform to exercise and optimize their journalistic rights.