We Are SPJ
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.
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Let's do this together.
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Upcoming SPJ events
– 9/25/22: SPJ Freelance Fellowship application deadline
– 10/12/22: SPJ Freelance Community Monthly Board Meeting - October
Additional upcoming events
– 9/28/22: Taking Care of Yourself After Taking Care of Business: The Aftermath of Trauma for Journalists
– 9/29/22: Disinformation, Midterms, and the Mind: How psychological science can help journalists combat election misinformation
#Mediafest22 Convention
Join us for The SPJ Convention for 2022 Follow us on Twitter at #mediafest22
