By Betsy Model, President Thanks to Amy Webb, a digital consultant who contributes regularly to International Journalists’ Network, here’s a link to a terrific article that offers up a forum, new tools (including tracking tools) and a social network specifically for those using Twitter. Want to check it out? Click Read more
Freelance writers, editors, producers and other writing and media professionals who are members of the Rio Grande chapter have a built-in opportunity to showcase their skills to those looking for skilled contractors. The Society of Professional Journalists allows – and encourages! – all freelancers to register their contact info and Read more
By Betsy Model, President The Rio Grande Chapter Knows No Boundaries; LA-Based Journalist Jeannette Hartman Jumps Onboard As New Member Boundaries? We don’t acknowledge no stinkin’ boundaries! The Rio Grande Chapter has a new member who isn’t letting 1,000 miles get in her way of joining up with the hip Read more
Early registration is now open for the 2010 convention of the Society of Professional Journalists, to take place October 3-5 at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Las Vegas. You can access the registration page on the SPJ National website here. Early registration rates are in effect until Sept. 8. There Read more
By Betsy Model, President Staci Matlock, board member of the Rio Grande Chapter and veteran reporter at the Santa Fe New Mexican, is one of thirteen journalists selected from around the country for a Maynard Institute fellowship program in multi-media. Maynard, in partnership with the Oakland Tribune, has been sponsoring Read more
By Betsy Model, President More than forty New Mexico and El Paso, TX journalists – and a smart group of newsrooms – took advantage of David Cuillier’s workshops on Freedom of Information/FOIA this past week. The two scheduled workshops – Albuquerque on June 9 and El Paso on June 10 Read more