"In a time when the number of outlets dedicated to marginalized communities is growing, The Kansas City Defender serves as a case study of what it looks like to expand a newsroom’s role beyond the modern accepted definition." https://bit.ly/3AEmKR6
Society of Professional Journalists
Non-profit Organization Management
Indianapolis, IN 58,138 followers
SPJ dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.
About us
The Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty. To ensure that the concept of self-government outlined by the U.S. Constitution remains a reality into future centuries, the American people must be well informed in order to make decisions regarding their lives, and their local and national communities. It is the role of journalists to provide this information in an accurate, comprehensive, timely and understandable manner. It is the mission of the Society of Professional Journalists: — To promote this flow of information. — To maintain constant vigilance in protection of the First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and of the press. — To stimulate high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism. — To foster excellence among journalists. — To inspire successive generations of talented individuals to become dedicated journalists. — To encourage diversity in journalism. — To be the pre-eminent, broad-based membership organization for journalists. — To encourage a climate in which journalism can be practiced freely.
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http://www.spj.org
External link for Society of Professional Journalists
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Indianapolis, IN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1909
- Specialties
- Journalism training, Journalism ethics, Freedom of information, and Journalism resources
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Indianapolis, IN 46208, US
Employees at Society of Professional Journalists
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“To try to share strangers’ souls on the page for 300,000 people to read. I feel like it’s a burden and a privilege at the same time.” — Lane DeGregory #FreePressFriday https://bit.ly/3MF7pBo
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Generative AI can potentially be a powerful tool in the upcoming U.S. elections. Join Eric Wishart, standards and ethics editor and a former editor-in-chief of AFP; Loreben Tuquero, a reporter covering misinformation and generative AI for PolitiFact; and Zach Seward, editorial director of AI initiatives for The New York Times at 5 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Sept. 4 for "The Promise and Perils of AI in Election Coverage." Register here: https://bit.ly/3T9DYw3
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Today, justice was served as Robert Telles was found guilty of Las Vegas reporter Jeff German's murder. Jeff's commitment to seeking the truth and his passion for Las Vegas will not be forgotten. SPJ sends our support to his friends, family and colleagues at this difficult time. https://cnn.it/4g1mT1g
Ex-politician found guilty of murder in Vegas reporter’s stabbing death | CNN
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Some of journalism’s greatest contributions to society are built on documents and information leaked from employees of governments and private organizations. To encourage leakers to share their information, SPJ keeps this list of reputable news organizations offering secure pathways to leak information.
Leak Seeker - Society of Professional Journalists
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📅 Join the SPJ Ethics Committee at 5 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Sept. 4 for "The Promise and Perils of AI in Election Coverage." SPJ Ethics Committee member Eric Wishart will moderate the discussion with Loreben Tuquero and Zach Seward. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gqEYjTPH
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"Under financial pressure, Disney announced not cutbacks, but massive theme park expansions. News organizations should take a cue." https://bit.ly/3Ml3WJn
When faced with an audience problem, cut or spend? A lesson from Disney. - Poynter
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Employees of governments and private organizations may wish to leak information to reputable news organizations. SPJ keeps an updated list of newsrooms offering secure pathways to leak information electronically.
Leak Seeker - Society of Professional Journalists
spj.org