Convention 2023

We're looking to host a terrific convention in Las Vegas, Sept. 28-30, 2023.
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Nominations are open for SPJ Fellows of the Society

This recognition honors journalists who have made an extraordinary contribution to the profession.
Nominations accepted through April 10

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Mon, 13 Mar 2023
SPJ FOI Chair on press freedom in Indian Country and Sunshine Week plans
Thu, 9 Mar 2023
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Thu, 23 Feb 2023
SPJ statement on the shooting of Spectrum News 13 journalists
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
SPJ and NLA partner for Sunshine Week 2023

SPJ Events

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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.

Quill

New “Boston Strangler” and nine more films added to Quill’s Journalism Movies list

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Convention Information

Keep checking back here for updated information about the SPJ 2023 Convention in Las Vegas

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.

Webinar Replays

– SPJ 2021 Virtual Regional Conference
– SPJ Region 1 Conference: Media and First Amendment
– SPJ Region 1 Conference: Investigative Stories that Matter
– SPJ Region 1 Conference: How to Get a Job
– Informing the public on the promise and perils of algorithms

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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 15, 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.

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