The Society of Professional Journalists – Region 3 and the Savannah State University Department of Journalism & Mass Communication (JMC) are providing an opportunity for honest talk on what is it is like to face trauma and ongoing stress as journalists, how to recognize when someone needs help, and to help find solutions to help…
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Wikipedia: Accurate, credible, reliable? Panelists speak about pros and cons of using the site for sources
By Isaiah Singleton Misinformation and fake news are forcing journalists to re-evaluate how they navigate information online. Amid the fray, one site has become embedded in their daily consumption of information: Wikipedia. Siri and Alexa use it to answer our questions. Google brings it to the top of our search results. Facebook and YouTube are building…
Writers learn photography tips during SPJ Georgia’s “Best Case/Worst Case”
-By Haisten Willis SPJ Georgia members and selected guests gathered at Atlanta’s Indigo Yoga Thursday, Jan. 18 for “Best Case/Worst Case: Photography Tips & Tricks for Writers.” The presenter for the evening was photographer Kevin D. Liles, a freelancer who shoots regularly for outlets like The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post and many…
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…
Freelancer lunch and hangout
Freelancing can get lonely, so let’s get together and dish over lunch. No speaker. No agenda. Just casual conversation among friends and freelancers hosted by the Georgia chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Where: Cafe at Pharr, 4300 Paces Ferry Rd SE #244, Atlanta, GA 30339 (located inside Vinings Jubilee) When: Tuesday, Aug. 29 at…
Join us for SPJ regional conference on Oct. 29
SPJ’s Region 3 conference is Saturday, Oct. 29 – and we’ve built it for pro journalists looking to get their hands dirty. In just a few hours, for just a few bucks, and with just a few classmates, you can learn practical skills you can actually use on the job. More info at sizingupthesouth.com/atlanta/
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