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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, 23 May 2023
SPJ/JEA announce 2023 High School Essay Contest winners
Mon, 1 May 2023
Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
Mon, 1 May 2023
Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
Mon, 24 Apr 2023
Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
Mon, 24 Apr 2023
Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
Mon, 17 Apr 2023
Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
Mon, 17 Apr 2023
Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced

SPJ Events

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Want to see your event added here? Whether you're an SPJ chapter, SPJ community or an association devoted to supporting journalism, if you have an event or deadline that belongs on this calendar, submit it here!

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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

Empathetic interviewing

More from Quill:
– Finding the fee in freelance
– Raising representation in student newsrooms
– From Nixon to Trump with Woodward and Bernstein

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– Journalism Jobs
– First Amendment

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Mediafest Session Replays

If you would like to watch some recordings of the Mediafest22 sessions, you can watch them here on demand on your schedule.

SPJ graduation cords available for student members

Are you an SPJ graduating senior or campus adviser? We have a great way for you or your students to show your journo pride: Graduation Cords! That’s right, you can now order blue and white SPJ Graduation Cords for $30 (includes shipping). The cords ship in 3-5 business days. Order here.

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

– Everything you wanted to know about running for an SPJ elected position.
– What Generative AI means For Journalists and Journalism
– Trust, Truth and SPJ - SPJ Ethics Week
– WEBINAR REPLAY: Everything You Wanted to Know About Running for an SPJ Elected Position May 24, 2022
– WEBINAR REPLAY: Everything You Wanted to Know About Running for an SPJ Elected Position

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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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