SPJ Georgia members are invited to vote for a student representative on the SPJ Georgia Board of Directors. Voting takes place April 20–27. Voting details will be emailed to members. Members can also VOTE HERE. And thank you to Jackson “Lee” Peters for throwing his hat in the ring! Lee is current president of the KSU student chapter. Born and raised…
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Part 2: Safety & Security for Journalists
Join us May 2 for Part 2 of our “Safety & Security for Journalists” workshop series: Staying Safe in the Field.
This hands-on, interactive training will give you actionable tips on physical safety.
Coming up: Augusta Media Mixer and Decatur Freelance Friday
SPJ Georgia is holding a casual media mixer in Augusta on April 23. We are also hosting a Freelance Friday event the next day in Decatur.
SkillsFest26
SPJ Georgia president Katja Ridderbusch and SPJ Georgia treasurer Susanna Capelouto gave a preview of our upcoming media literacy initiative, Georgia Knows Media, at SkillsFest26.
SPJ Georgia Freelance Pitch Panel
Watch an SPJ workshop in which freelancers learned from seasoned editors how to make successful story pitches.
SPJ issues alarm over detention of journalist Mario Guevara
The Society of Professional Journalists joins the Committee to Protect Journalists and a coalition of organizations expressing deep concern over the detention.
Download your copy of the SPJ GA Media Literacy Survival Kit
Journalists often face questions from the public about the inner workings of the media. It’s
important to have the answers ready. Our Media Literacy Survival Kit can help.
Katja Ridderbusch interviewed
Atlanta journalist Katja Ridderbusch, chair of SPJ Georgia’s Advocacy Committee, talks with podcaster Mitch Leff. On his podcast 4 Questions Journalist Spotlight, they discuss everything from the importance of joining SPJ Georiga to the chapter’s police-press training class for law enforcement. The training for police was designed to equip law enforcement with ways to de-escalate…
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