SPJ Names New Executive Director

On September 22, 2009, in News About News

This is a SPJ press release issued September 21, 1009 INDIANAPOLIS – The Society of Professional Journalists hired Interim Co-Executive Director Joe Skeel as its permanent Executive Director today. Skeel follows Terry Harper, who passed away on June 2 after a two-year battle with brain cancer. “After an exhaustive search of 180 candidates, we feel [...]

Essay: Some Patterns In The Chaos

On July 25, 2009, in News About News

Chaos is indeed journalism’s lot, as Professor Shirky observes. However, some salient trends are visible, and there is no harm in extrapolating from them — not to predict the future, but to help us prepare for what Herman Kahn called “surprise-free scenarios.” Phillip Meyer’s essay

SPJ Executive Director Terry Harper Dies

On June 2, 2009, in News About News

AUTHORED BY: DAVE AEIKENS, SPJ PRESIDENT INDIANAPOLIS ­– The Society of Professional Journalists is saddened to announce the passing of Executive Director Terry Harper, who died today after a two-year struggle with brain cancer. Harper, who served from February 2002 through May 2009, took the helm of SPJ after a series of short-term executive directors. [...]

59th Annual Green Eyeshade Awards

On January 12, 2009, in News About News, Upcoming Events

Attention journalists! It is Green Eyeshade time again. The competition, which honors excellence in journalism, has issued its official call for entries. All entries must be postmarked by February 11, 2009.

Journalism Training Events in Florida

On October 21, 2008, in News About News

From JournalismTraining.org: Whether you are looking to capture that award-winning photo, improve your writing skills, develop your management skills or begin a new freelancing career, JournalismTraining.org has you covered. By using our searchable database, you will find top-notch instruction that meets your needs. Search by topic, date or location. Or use the advanced search feature [...]

SPJ leaders concerned by Pentagon’s military analyst PR operation

On May 6, 2008, in News About News

Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists today urged the nation’s media to hold their military analysts to the same ethical standards journalists are required to meet concerning potential conflicts of interest, financial ties and relationships with government agencies. SPJ leaders also expressed outrage at what an April 20 New York Times story revealed to [...]

SPJ Leaders Applaud McCain’s Support of Federal Shield Law

On April 14, 2008, in FOI/First Amendment News

Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists Monday welcomed Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain’s support of the Free Flow of Information Act.

SPJ Leaders Defend Media Shield Bill

On April 8, 2008, in FOI/First Amendment News

Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists Friday urged members of the Bush Administration, the United States Department of Justice and members of the United States Senate to forego attempts to stifle the passage of S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act.

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