There are a number of membership bands for which you can apply in order to get the protection of the CIoJ. Below you will find the bands and what protections are offered and the costs involved. You can pay subscriptions on a monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annual basis…whatever is easiest for you.
Full Membership
Available to full time working journalists and freelances
£16.50
Month
Full Members Get:
- 24hr legal advice
- Employment protection and representation
- UK National Press card
- International Press card
- May use the post-nominals MCIJ
- Protection of the CIoJ funds
- Receive the Institute’s Journal
- Advice guides for freelances
- 24hr counselling helpline
Trainee Membership
Available to journalists with less than two years experience
£8.25
Month
Trainee Members Get:
- 24hr legal advice
- Employment protection and representation
- UK National Press card
- International Press card
- May use the post-nominals MCIJ
- Protection of the CIoJ funds
- Receive the Institute’s Journal
- Advice guides for freelances
- 24hr counselling helpline
International Membership
Available to journalists living or working overseas
£11.25
Month
International Members Get:
- UK National Press card
- International Press card
- May use the post-nominals MCIJ
- Protection of the CIoJ funds
- Receive the Institute’s Journal
- Advice guides for freelances
- 24hr counselling helpline
Affiliate Membership
Available to non-professional media contributors
£11.25
Month
Affiliate Members Get:
Student Membership
Students must be on a recognised journalism training course
£10.00
Two Years Membership
Student Members Get:
- Student press card
- FREE powerbank phone charger
- Receive the Institute’s Journal