When a student journalist asks you for advice about his chosen field, what do you say? SPJ member and freelance journalist Jennifer Karchmer sent us her response to a student who asked her questions about the ins and outs of reporting as part of an assignment...
Journalists just entering the field are bound to make many, many mistakes. Most of these are necessary to learn and improve their craft, but there are some mistakes a journalist should do their best to avoid from the get-go. The SPJ board members offered their...
Four years ago the Seattle Post-Intelligencer shocked its readers with the announcement that it would be going all-digital after 146 years of print. After years of losing money, Hearst Corporation put the newspaper up for sale in March of 2009. There were no buyers. More...
Science writers are distinct among journalists. They not only inform the public of current events, but act as translators between the jargon-filled world of science and the average joes of the public, balancing scientific depth and accessibility. Sally James, science writer, media consultant, and past president...
[caption id="attachment_2217" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Katelin Chow (Photo: Lucas Anderson)"][/caption] Less than a year after University of Washington grad Katelin Chow earned her degree in journalism, she managed to land what she calls her dream job. “I feel really lucky,†Chow said. “Every morning I wake up I...
Networking, important in any profession, is even more so for journalists. Having good contacts can be vital for landing a competitive job, or for finding the right sources for a story. What are some of the best ways to stay connected in a field that...
[caption id="attachment_2207" align="alignright" width="300" caption="The Boston Marathon bombings (screenshot from Boston Globe video footage)"][/caption] The last things KOMO News editor Daniel Liberator expected to see as he waited for his wife at the Boston Marathon finish line were those now-infamous explosions. Amid the chaos, Liberator quickly...
Here are a few of the stories we're seeing in regional media about the winners of the Northwest Excellence in Journalism Contest honored at Saturday's SPJ Awards Gala: Celebrating Excellence...
Don't forget to tag yourself on Facebook! HUGE thanks to photographer Joshua Bessex of the University of Washington Daily for covering the event. He did a fantastic job! Thanks also to Ashley Stewart and Ana Sofia Knauf, our University of Washington SPJ chapter volunteers. You guys rock. Here's...
Check out these must-see posts on all things journalism: What are the 10 most useful social media tools of this year? Expand your horizons beyond Twitter and Facebook! Read about how The Guardian was able to reach 1 million followers on Twitter, and some tips on how...