Chapter News
SPJ South Florida to Offer Freelance Workshop
Now is a time of transition for journalists and the Society of Professional Journalists South Florida is there to help. For those who have been displaced from full time careers in journalism or for anyone who would like more control over their careers a freelance career may be just the thing for you. So come learn how to build a successful freelance career…
{More}Upcoming Events
Public Radio Boot CampPublic Radio Boot Camp
One day, one session, everything you need to know to make
NPR quality audio.
July 11, 8:30-5:30
FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus
Registration: $100
Contact Kenny@wlrnunderthesun.org
Life After Journalism, a panel discussion on moving on from the journalism business, will be held on May 16, 3-5 p.m.
The event is sponsored by Florida Journalists Network
Speakers include Tom DuBocq, who took a buyout from the Palm Beach Post and is now doing private investigations; Alex Clifton, who quit newspapers to become a teacher; […]
FOI/First Amendment News
St. Pete Times: Technology leaps beyond Florida public records laws“Communication gadgets are becoming increasingly pervasive in daily government operations, from cell phones to personal computers to handheld devices. But Sunshine Law advocates say Florida’s open government laws have failed to keep pace.”
South Florida SPJ Sends Letter Supporting Shield LawThe South Florida Society of Professional Journalists sent a letter encouraging Sen. Bill Nelson to fight for the passage of the federal shield law, which is expected to hit the Senate floor Monday.
