The Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro Chapter, seeks nominations for its 53rd George Mason Award, to be presented in September 2016. The annual award recognizes a person in Virginia has done something extraordinary for journalism and the public: reporting and writing that has righted a wrong, caused a sea change in attitudes, changed a … Continue reading Call for Nominations: 2016 George Mason Award
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Shooting and Editing Video 101
Join us for a special workshop before the 2016 VPA/AP/SJP Region 2 conference in early April: Shooting and Editing Video 101 Video is hot these days. It’s never been easier to shoot, edit and then post it on YouTube, Facebook or a website. But what’s the difference between good and bad video? How can you … Continue reading Shooting and Editing Video 101
SPJ Virginia Pro Chapter joins groups in calling for reversal of Senate rule restricting journalists
The Virginia Senate this week has decided to move the public's business farther from the public. The Virginia Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Virginia Press Association, and the Virginia Coalition for Open Government are disappointed by Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment's action to refuse to allow journalists onto the Senate … Continue reading SPJ Virginia Pro Chapter joins groups in calling for reversal of Senate rule restricting journalists
SPJ responds to DOJ seizure of AP phone records
SPJ President Sonny Albarado today condemned the Department of Justice's secret seizure of two months' worth of business and personal phone records of reporters for The Associated Press. Calling the action "shameful and outrageous," Albarado said the incident once again points up the need for a federal shield law. The full text of Albarado's statement … Continue reading SPJ responds to DOJ seizure of AP phone records
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) for … Continue reading Twitter for Journalists workshop Thursday, Feb. 28
