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SPJVA Presents Inaugural College Media Day

Collegiate Journalists from around the state gathered at The Richmond Times-Dispatch Saturday for the inaugural College Media Day presented by the Virginia Pro Chapter of SPJ. About 40 students turned out to hear workshops and panels about landing jobs and internships, social media, the Freedom of Information Act, column writing, data journalism, photography, how toContinueContinue reading “SPJVA Presents Inaugural College Media Day”

Cuts at Roanoke Times; Charlottesville weekly ends publication

Following the recent purchase of the newspaper by BH Media, The Roanoke Times has announced layoffs. The paper cut 31 positions, mainly in the “digital, technology and production areas,” according to a story today.”We are saying goodbye to some great people today and we thank them for their service and wish them well in theirContinueContinue reading “Cuts at Roanoke Times; Charlottesville weekly ends publication”

Registration open for Region 2 Ted Scripps Leadership Institute in Richmond

Registration is now open for the Region 2 Ted Scripps Leadership Institute, SPJ’s premiere leadership development program. Several of our chapter leaders have attended this event and benefited greatly from the training. The event will be held November 8-10 at the Richmond Omni.Applications are due by Sept. 29.The program was established in 1996 and isContinueContinue reading “Registration open for Region 2 Ted Scripps Leadership Institute in Richmond”

Eckert named Regional Director of the Year

Brian Eckert, director of media and public relations at the University of Richmond and Region 2 Director of the Society of Professional Journalists, was named 2013 Regional Director of the Year during the recent Excellence in Journalism Conference. The award was announced at the SPJ President’s Installation Banquet at Excellence in Journalism 2013 in Anaheim,ContinueContinue reading “Eckert named Regional Director of the Year”