What can we learn from media startups? Tales from two tech sites

Media startups are defining new paths in journalism by tackling new business models, experimenting with content, and generally just making their own rules. Much of this experimentation has taken place at sites like Techcrunch, GigaOm and others covering the technology industry, and they’re learning lessons that can apply to the rest of the media world. [...]

Make SEO work for you: An interactive workshop

Once upon a time — not that long ago — writers wrote articles, photographers took photos, copyeditors wrote headlines and web people did a bunch of complicated stuff most of us didn’t understand. But a new world of entrepreneurial journalism, blogging and multimedia reporting is here and journalists—whether you’re working in a newsroom, starting your [...]

Continuing Ed roundup: Tips & tricks for great mobile pics

View the story “Continuing Ed roundup: Tips and tricks for great mobile pics” on Storify Storified by Evonne Benedict Tue, Jan 24 2012 23:41:23 · 154 views 24 12 Continuing Ed roundup: Tips and tricks for great mobile pics like 0 Share Email Embed Award winning Seattle PI photographer Josh Trujillo shows us how to [...]

2011 NW Excellence in Journalism contest opens Jan. 20

The 2011 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest is now set to open Jan. 20. Due to some technical delays, the contest is set to open this Friday and close on Monday, Feb. 20 at 9:59 pm (PST). All submission information, including your link for submission and payment, can be found on the SPJ Region 10 [...]

Make your mobile pics shine: Learn tricks of the trade Monday

Cell phones have turned just about everyone into a photo taker, but how do you use your mobile phone to take the clear, impactful photos of a true news photographer? How do you turn your cell phone into an important part of your journalism toolkit, on the road or in the office? Learn from award-winning [...]

Continuing Ed roundup: How to build community? First, listen

View the story “Highlights from ‘Building Community in the Digital Age’” on Storify Storified by Monica Guzman Wed, Jan 11 2012 01:50:25 · 164 views 5 2 16 Highlights from ‘Building Community in the Digital Age’ like 0 Share Email Embed Here’s a quick roundup … Thanks to all who came out to Fisher Plaza [...]

SPJ NW Excellence in Journalism Contest starts soon

Update: The NW Excellence in Journalism Contest is now opening on Jan. 20. See here for more information. The SPJ Northwest Excellence in Journalism Contest, recognizing the best work published in 2011, will begin accepting entries on Jan. 15.  All submission are due by 5 p.m. on Feb. 15. The contest’s categories are being finalized [...]

How do you build a news community? Learn from the best Monday at Fisher Plaza

Writing independently is more possible and more powerful than ever. But writing in isolation? That’s missing out on one of the social Web’s most promising capabilities — engagement. Join Tracy Record of the West Seattle Blog, Evonne Benedict of KING 5 Seattle and Amy Duncan of My Green Lake and MSNBC’s Breaking News as they [...]

SPJ national awards contests are open – apply NOW

The Society of Professional Journalists is now accepting nominations and applications for several national awards contests. Read more below, click on the links to learn more and apply soon – time is running out! Sigma Delta Chi Awards The Sigma Delta Chi Awards are among the premiere prizes given in the profession, and are unique, [...]

SPJ’s Continuing Education Series starts Jan. 9

Members Attend FREE Update: Please RSVP here. SPJ’s Western Washington Pro Chapter is proud to offer its annual Continuing Education series. The six-part series, designed for media professionals of all skill levels, is FREE for SPJ members and $10 per session for non-members (join SPJ today). All sessions are on Monday evenings, from 7 to [...]