SPJ MMJ Safety Guidelines

Our SPJ MMJ safety guidelines are aimed at helping television news managers create safe working conditions for solo television reporters, also known as MMJs.

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The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation's most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry through the daily work of its roughly 6,000 members; works to inspire and educate current and future journalists through professional development; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press through its advocacy efforts. Read more


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Tue, 13 Dec 2022
SPJ condemns arrest of Ohio journalist
Mon, 12 Dec 2022
Spotted Bear, Szekely appointed to SPJ Board of Directors for 2022-23
Wed, 7 Dec 2022
SPJ mourns death of D.C. Chapter President Dee Ann Divis
Wed, 2 Nov 2022
SPJ elects 2022-23 Board of Directors and Regional Coordinators
Sat, 29 Oct 2022
Dave Aeikens posthumously named Wells Memorial Key recipient, SPJ’s highest honor
Sat, 29 Oct 2022
Claire Regan sworn in as 106th president of Society of Professional Journalists
Fri, 28 Oct 2022
SPJ recognizes Arkansas Tech and University of Central Florida with campus program honors

Let's do this together.

Is your organization hosting an event you think would be of interest to journalists? Add it to our calendar!

Upcoming SPJ events
– 4/21/23: Rising Tides: SPJ Region 1 conference

Additional upcoming events
– 2/16/23: PCLI Presents ‘Navigating Ethical Pitfalls’
– 2/17/23: Exploring Craft: A master class in copyediting from the author of Dreyer’s English

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SPJ MMJ Safety Guidelines

Our SPJ MMJ safety guidelines are aimed at helping television news managers create safe working conditions for solo television reporters, also known as MMJs. We recommend news managers share these guidelines with staff in newsrooms around the country. This list was compiled by the SPJ MMJ Safety Task Force, which includes experienced television journalists.

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Webinar Replays

– SPJ 2021 Virtual Regional Conference
– SPJ Region 1 Conference: Media and First Amendment
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SPJ 21 Session Replays

If you couldn't be with us at SPJ21 this year, we’ve got the next-best thing: 48 session replays, including our three Super Sessions and our Fellow Feature, available to watch on demand on your schedule.

SPJ Foundation Grants

Society of Professional Journalists Foundation grants primarily support SPJ and also provide support to organizations and causes that further our mission.

Deadline to apply: March 1, 2023, 11:59 p.m. ET

Sources of Color: Diverse journalists and industry experts all in one place

Are you a journalist who wants to diversify the stories you tell by including more people of color while streamlining your search for reputable sources? This platform is especially for you.

The SPJ Race & Gender Hotline: Fast answers for confused journalists

SPJ has partnered with experienced Black and LGBT journalists and educators, including the Trans Journalists Association. They’ll offer concrete advice for your specific situation.

Even if you choose not to follow that advice, you’ll hang up with an enlightened grasp of the issues currently roiling the news media. And whatever happens on your call, it’s all off the record.

SPJ’s Code of Ethics

SPJ declares these four principles as the foundation of ethical journalism and encourages their use in its practice by all people in all media.

Reporting Safely

Being a journalist can be rough, especially during times of turmoil. While the most difficult situations for journalists have historically been covering war zones, recent events prove journalists in the United States now face threats and danger while reporting on their home turf.

 

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