Mark Trahant says he didn’t leave daily journalism, it left him. The former editorial page editor was laid off when the Seattle Post-Intelligencer folded its print edition in favor of a scaled-down online version. With no traditional jobs in sight, Trahant forged ahead in a career that combined his passion Read more
For those members who aren’t on our distribution list: — hey everyone, I just wanted to send out a huge thank you to all the New Mexico chapter members and friends who attended the SPJ Region 9 Conference last weekend. We hosted great talks and panels, but the best part Read more
Best Affiliated Web Site (Large) Weber State University’s The Signpost Best Affiliated Web Site (Medium) Southern Utah University, SUUNews.com Best All-Around Television Newscast 3rd Place: KRWG News22 2nd Place: The Met Report 1st Place: ElevenNEWS at Noon Best Independent Online Student Publication (Large) The Hard News Cafe, Utah State University Read more
Albuquerque public radio station KUNM is hiring a news director who will oversee production and on-air anchoring of radio news and public affairs programs and lead online news content. The director takes a lead role in assigning coverage for news stories; and covers and prepares stories for broadcast and online. Read more
The application deadline has been extended for the Ted Scripps Leadership Institute in Denver, June 14-16. It’s a fun-filled weekend where participants are trained in leadership skills that they can use in their professional and personal lives as well as SPJ. You only need to pay to get yourself to Read more
Hey, everyone, Laura here. I just wanted to take a moment to post the updated agenda for next weekend’s SPJ Region 9 Conference in Santa Fe. This conference has been months in the making, and I’m sort of stunned that it’s finally just a few days away. And wow, has Read more