What we offer

Professional development ... networking ...regional workshops… an annual conference... peer competition ... a grassroots First Amendment e-mail alert system ... a newsletter ... member services ... student programs ... these and many more are only a few reasons why professional communicators are members of Ohio Professional Writers.           

Benefits

Do your career a favor and check out the benefits of membership in Ohio Professional Writers. Then sign up!

• Networking
  Be one of us and you have instant connections throughout the nation. With the fluid movement of professionals from one sector to another within the communications field, OPW/NFPW contacts can give you an edge. Learn about other career opportunities in the communications field ... exchange ideas ... enjoy support ... explore job leads ... learn from a mentor ... develop friendships. It’s as powerful as you make it.
  
  
• Leadership Development
  Sharpen your leadership skills by becoming active on the state and national levels. The more involved you are, the more you’ll benefit from the organization.
  
  
• Student Membership Level
  If you’re a student, join OPW/NFPW at a discounted rate and jump-start your career. Start making connections now ... in your own state ... or anywhere in the nation.
  
  
• Competitions & Recognition
  Win accolades for your work in our national communications competition. Compete for Communicator of Achievement, our top honor bestowed upon a member for professional and civic contributions. Get acquainted with and mentor the next generation through our High School Communications Competition.
  
  
• Conference
  Hear speakers at the top of their fields at our annual professional development conference ... get acquainted with your peers from across the nation ... all at a reduced rate for members. And don’t forget about state conferences and seminars throughout the year. Check with your state affiliate.
  
  
• Job Bank
  Jump to the head of the job-search line. Our statewide job bank combined with NFPW’s expansive Job Bank features coast-to-coast openings in all fields of communications – from entry level positions to those for seasoned pros.
  
  
• First Amendment Network (FAN)
  Sign up for FAN and join NFPW’s grassroots e-mail alert system that will notify you when action is needed on First Amendment issues. Then it’s up to you to speak out and be heard on critical issues. NFPW members can join at no charge. Nonmembers pay $100/year.

 Read more about FAN and NFPW's ongoing efforts to protect First Amendment rights.

Now check out how to join OPW and NFPW.

Click here for a membership application.

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President: Vivian Goodman
Vice President: Marjorie Thomas
Recording Secretary: Ann VerWiebe
Treasurer: Dean Buckenmeyer

 

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