Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters (AIB) is looking to hire two new employees. The first position is a programming assistant, who will answer incoming calls and greet guests. The programming assistant will also coordinate AIB holiday and promotional spots, prepare month-end programming department reports, respond to viewer requests via phone, in person or email, assist guests and…
Midterms and the American Muslim Voter set for Oct. 25
The American Muslim population has grown significantly in recent years, and so has the level of Muslim political engagement. Ninety American Muslims are campaigning for various offices in the 2018 election, including two candidates here in Georgia. Whether as elected officials, voters, activists, lobbyists or even as political punching bags, American Muslims play an increasingly…
Freelancer Lunch Set for Oct. 16 at Manuel’s Tavern
Freelancing? Want to be freelancing? Just like eating? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, come out Tuesday, Oct. 16 for SPJ Georgia’s monthly freelancer luncheon. We’ll be meeting at noon at the world famous Manuel’s Tavern (602 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307). There’s no speaker and no agenda, just casual…
Freelance Committee to meet Oct. 30
ANNOUNCEMENT: The SPJ Georgia Pro committee on freelance journalism will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., at Alon’s Bakery (4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30346). Anyone interested in this committee or meeting should contact committee chair Adina Solomon at adinars9@gmail.com or SPJ Georgia President Haisten Willis at Haisten.Willis@Gmail.com.
Three-time Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist says to take a story to the next level
By Marquis Holmes Atlanta, GEORGIA — In 2015, 20-year-old DeCorrius Jones, described as a loving and “teddy bear-like” individual by his girlfriend, spurred into a violent frenzy prior to sprinting into the woods behind Sugarloaf Crossing Apartments in Lawrenceville, Ga. Jones was allegedly experimenting with acid prior to the incident and was never seen again…
SPJ Georgia job fair gives freelancers a chance to make pitches face-to-face with hiring editors
By Marquis Holmes Atlanta, GEORGIA — On Saturday, Aug. 18, SPJ Georgia partnered with the SPJ Georgia Freelance Committee to host their second annual Freelance Fair in Dunwoody, Georgia. The unique job fair invited approximately more than 40 registered freelancers from the metropolitan Atlanta area to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution‘s headquarters to meet with several newspaper…
Freelance Committee to meet Sept. 24
ANNOUNCEMENT: The SPJ Georgia Pro committee on freelance journalism will meet on Monday, Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. inside the Tin Lizzy’s location at 121 Perimeter Center W, Atlanta, Ga. 30346. This will be a special meeting to celebrate and discuss the 2018 SPJ Georgia freelance job fair. Be prepared to buy drinks. Anyone interested in this…
Job post: Election coverage through November
Investigative news website Who What Why (www.WhoWhatWhy.org) seeks reporters for an in-depth look at Georgia’s election system ahead of the midterms. This would be at least a one-month commitment but more likely occupy your time all the way to the election. Applicants must be based in greater Atlanta area, able to start right away and…
