The Society of Professional Journalists is the nations most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.
The Stillwater Awards recognize excellence in prison journalism one of the toughest places to practice the craft. The inaugural awards were launched in 2024 and have just concluded. See the winners here.
• Join SPJ and PJP for a Stillwater celebration on Monday, June 17, from 7:30-9 p.m. Learn more here.
– Rights & Legal Information for Visual Journalists Covering Campus Protests
– Journalism's Numbers Game: Reporting Polls Ethically
– Election Season & Transgender Rights: Reporting Responsibly in a Divided America
– Just the Facts: How to Find Your Way in a Media Ecosystem Full of Misinformation
– SPJ Sports Event: Tom Rinaldi, FOX Sports
– 6/12/24: Membership Monthly Meeting (Rescheduled)
– 6/20/24: 2024 IRE Conference
– 6/21/24: Election 2024: Crafting sharp & responsible headlines for your political stories
– 6/26/24: Membership Committee Monthly Meeting
– 7/26/24: Design Workshop: How to create compelling visuals when it’s not usually your job
Reporting whats happening, discussing what matters and exploring whats next.
• Ethics and Diversity in the News
• In depth: SPJs Code of Ethics
Updates:
– Updating reporting on a hit-and-run as more information is released
– Minimizing harm for families of homicide victims
– False reporting on a child influencers death
– Answering audience questions with “transparency portal”
– Using official documents during an investigation