Twenty fellows will receive tailored training and intensive coaching at the 2010 Knight-McCormick Leadership Institute at the Knight Digital Media Center. The Center is looking to fill those spots with the best and brightest leaders in the emerging news ecosystem. Want to be one of the 20? Learn how to Read more
FERPA, the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, has been scrutinized, criticized and has left many journalists ostracized after being denied information. But now SPJ offers the Reporter’s Guide to FERPA to help you navigate the act that has been used to seal off information from the media and Read more
By Betsy Model, President Welcome to the Enchanted Side, Mia! We’re delighted to announce that yet another SPJ member has joined our chapter from El Paso. Mia R. Cortez is a native El Pasoan and a graduate of El Paso High School and UTEP. Her education includes the Tecnológico de Read more
There’s a new job posting on our Jobs & Gigs page. KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, the ABC affiliate, is looking for a traffic manager. Check it out here.
It’s not too early to begin planning to attend the national convention of the Society of Professional Journalists, which is coming to the Southwest this year. It’s set for October 3-5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. October may seem far off, but time does Read more
By Gwyneth Doland, VP-Development The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism is offering 20 fellowships for an all-expenses-paid seminar on “Covering the Green Economy” (details here) June 28-30 in Phoenix. This three-day specialized reporting institute, combined with two follow-up Webinars, will arm attendees with information to help them Read more