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...
Area journalists turned out to celebrate contest winners, special award honorees and the best journalism our region has to offer Saturday at the Renaissance Seattle. Here's a roundup of some tweeted pics from the night ...
[caption id="attachment_2167" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Lynsi Burton"][/caption] By board member Melissa Dahl When we called Lynsi Burton, crime and courts reporter at the Skagit Valley Herald, to chat about her achievements as one of Western Washington’s brightest young reporters, the call went straight to voicemail. That’s because Burton...
"He is an exceptional journalist because he is equal parts dogged beat reporter, collaborative and persistent investigator, and creative and compelling writer...