11 Nov Spice up your writing at our delicious writing workshop
After one hell of a journalism Halloween party, we're thrilled to announce the next event in our brand new series: SPJ Presents...
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04 Nov Edward Snowden, Miley Cyrus & more crash our Halloween party
We've got the pictures and video to prove it: the Don't Be Afraid of the Interview Halloween Party was a spooky success. Thanks to Wine World for the space, Q13 Fox's C.R. Douglas for the interview tips, Ashley Stewart of the University of Washington SPJ chapter...
10 Oct Don’t miss the most epic journalism Halloween party ever
It's a party. It's a contest. It's an interview skills crash course. And oh, it's happening at Wine World, around a lot of, well, wine. SPJ Presents...
18 Sep Advice to student: ‘Journalism is not convenient’
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...
27 Jun Mistakes aspiring journalists should avoid: Advice from the board
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...
19 Jun What is the future of print newspapers? Perspective from former staffers at the shuttered Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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...
07 Jun An exercise in translation: The world of science journalism
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...
04 Jun From UW to NPR in less than a year: How Katelin Chow got her dream job
[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...
02 Jun How do you best network as a journalist? Advice from the board
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...
29 May Caught in the news: On vacation, KOMO’s Daniel Liberator reported from the Boston marathon
[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...