The Society of Professional Journalists Western Washington Pro Chapter is seeking applications for our board of directors. Board members are elected for two-year terms. Board members are expected to attend monthly meetings, be active participants in at least one of three subcommittees, contribute to our goals...
The Society of Professional Journalists Western Washington and Oregon chapters released Monday the names of the Excellence in Journalism awards contest for media published in 2022. See the full list below. The two chapters, which co-run the annual awards program, will announce the final placements and...
The 6th annual Holiday Scoop is here to bring together area journalists and their supporters in one big year-end bash. Don’t miss it! Last year’s event raised several thousand dollars in Society of Professional Journalists - Western Washington chapter scholarships for aspiring journalists. This year, we...
The Western Washington Pro chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is accepting candidate applications to join its 11-member board of directors ballot for its 2018-2019 year. The chapter has multiple two-year (board) and a one-year (secretary) term available for candidates, who must be approved...
We want to hear from you! Journalists don’t always get the recognition they deserve, so please help us honor the best professionals in our industry. The application process is simple – fill out this form to tell us why your nominee deserves an award. Self...
Society of Professional Journalists Western Washington is excited to host the second annual Talk Shop. Come hear two leading journalists -- Susannah Frame of KING 5 and Levi Pulkkinen of The Seattle PI -- discuss reporting big stories out of daily beats. Frame and Pulkkinen will...
We are excited to welcome new SPJ Western Washington board member Dan Catchpole to the team. Dan brings to the board a wealth of experience in the journalistic industry as well as a tie to the community north of Seattle via The Herald in Everett....
This is a guest post by Yessenia Funes, editor at YES Magazine and one of the panelists at the April 12 #JournalismSoWhite discussion in Seattle. SPJ Western WA Pro Chapter board member Marcus Green helped organize the event, and he and chapter president Athima Chansanchai served...
Join in a power packed discussion April 12 focusing on the state of journalism today from the viewpoint of prominent journalists of color at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center. The discussion will center on the unique challenges faced by women and communities of color in...
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...