Baxley Bites A column by David Baxley, Assistant Professor of Mass Communication, Francis Marion University, SPJ South Carolina member Tulsa photojournalist is a “Go-getter” Ask veteran newspaper reporters what it takes to be a great journalist, and they’ll tell you exceptional writing skills. For broadcast journalists, writing is only one aspect of their work product; the…
INDIANAPOLIS – In its ongoing push for government transparency, the Society of Professional Journalists has launched a section on its SPJ.org website that contains information highlighting the issue of local, state and national government agencies preventing critical information from being shared with journalists and the public. It’s page is entitled, “Public Information officers — Who are they, why…
Journoterrorist By Michael Koretzky Somebody is praying for God to change me. Wish I knew who he is. It started two weeks ago, when I got this email. I’ve changed the names to protect the ignorant… Hello Koretzky, I’m Julia, a multimedia journalism studenr, and interested in joining SPJ. Katie from The Palmbeach Post mentioned…
All things Auburn By Ariel Cochran, SPJ Region 3 intern and president, SPJ Auburn University student chapter Nan Fairley, associate professor of the School of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University, has made it her mission to make journalism more accessible for everyone. Working with diverse communities has been a passion for Fairley for the…