Twitter for Journalists workshop Thursday, Feb. 28

140 characters at a time, journalists are finding sources, uncovering story leads and breaking news. The Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro Chapter is offering a free Twitter for Journalists workshop Thursday, Feb. 28 in Richmond. Learn the ins and outs of using Twitter in your day-to-day reporting from Robyn Sidersky, city hall reporter(@fxbgcitybeat) forContinueContinue reading “Twitter for Journalists workshop Thursday, Feb. 28”

Region 2 Spring Conference April 19-20

The Virginia Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is pleased to announce the Region 2 Spring Conference April 19-20 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in Norfolk, Va. Registration with special early-bird pricing for pros and students is now open at http://2013spjregion2.eventbrite.com . We will kick off the weekend with a cash bar receptionContinueContinue reading “Region 2 Spring Conference April 19-20”

SPJ national president speaks at Virginia Pro chapter

By Kristine Hadeed Broadcast Journalism Senior, Virginia Commonwealth University April 14, 2012 Brian Eckert, Region 2 director of the Society of Professional Journalists, estimated it was the first visit of its kind in over 30 years. National SPJ president John Ensslin made an appearance as guest speaker at Saturday’s Virginia Pro Chapter meeting, held onContinueContinue reading “SPJ national president speaks at Virginia Pro chapter”

See “Page One” and meet SPJ National President John Ensslin on April 14

The Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro Chapter, has a great night planned for anyone who loves journalism and cares about its future. John Ensslin, the SPJ national president, will visit Richmond Saturday, April 14. We’ll gather at the University of Richmond, Jepson Hall Room 109, at 7 p.m. for a talk by Ensslin aboutContinueContinue reading “See “Page One” and meet SPJ National President John Ensslin on April 14”

Register for AP Day at the Capitol — deadline is 11/28

AP Day at the Capitol in Richmond, Dec. 7, this year features several power-packed seminars on government and politics affecting all Virginians. There will be an update from Gov. Bob McDonnell and the first debate of the 2012 U.S. Senate race. Here is the schedule of events: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Registration and coffeeContinueContinue reading “Register for AP Day at the Capitol — deadline is 11/28”