Podcasting is one of the fastest-growing categories of long-form journalism, with U.S. listeners rapidly trading in their playlists for daily podcasts. Roughly one quarter of Americans listen to podcasts on a monthly basis and, according to Statistica, there will be more than 100 million podcasts listeners nationally by 2021. Interested in getting in on the…
Category: Press Releases
More than 60 journos attend SPJ Region 3 conference
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — On a sunny spring day in the middle of Charleston’s historic district during its busiest time of year — Spring Break, more than 60 journalists gathered at the College of Charleston for the 2018 SPJ Spring Conference & Freelance Blitz. It was full day of programming and sharing for both freelance and…
‘Get Paid, Not Played’ held at Manuel’s Tavern
NOTE: SPJ Georgia is helping to promote this event, which is being organized by the Atlanta chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association. Learn from a battle-tested lawyer about how to protect your rights at work, whether you’re negotiating your salary, working freelance, or trying to keep afloat in a toxic work environment. This practical,…
Let’s Talk About Tax
Let’s Talk About Tax is a 3-hour workshop designed to help take the frustration out of understanding common tax issues that affect arts workers and small arts businesses. Presented by Laura Farber, CPA, of PDSI, this course will cover common questions artists have regarding deductions, in addition to different types of corporate structures and the tax implications of each. Register at…
SPJ Georgia releases statement on Nydia Tisdale case
Citizen journalist Nydia Tisdale has been cleared of the most serious charges stemming from her arrest at a Republican rally in North Georgia, but has been ordered by a judge to pay a $1,000 fine, serve 12 months probation and complete community service owing to a misdemeanor obstruction charge. Below is SPJ Georgia’s official statement…
Best Case/Worst Case: Photography Tips & Tricks for Writers
Writers today are often tasked with shooting photos while on assignment, either with a professional-grade camera or, more often than not, with their phone. And even when a professional photographer is on hand, it can be tricky knowing exactly what to say. How do you best clue them in on the story and what’s happening…
FREELANCERS: Join us for lunch & conversation Jan. 27
Are you a journalist? Do you freelance? Would you like to? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you (yes, you) should join SPJ Georgia for lunch and discussion on the mysterious, wonderful world of freelancing. No speaker. No agenda. Just casual conversation among friends and freelancers. Here are the deets: Location: Café at…
