"Journalism ethics courses use the Time cover as an example of what not to do, and journalism organizations seize on every breach to stress to journalists and the public that images, both those with and without motion, should not be manipulated in news coverage. Journalism ethics experts suggest that manipulated news photos deceive the public and add to the rampant misinformation that defines today’s information ecosystem. Yet, it keeps happening." https://lnkd.in/gwXsVQj2
Society of Professional Journalists
Non-profit Organization Management
Indianapolis, IN 57,648 followers
SPJ dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.
About us
The Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty. To ensure that the concept of self-government outlined by the U.S. Constitution remains a reality into future centuries, the American people must be well informed in order to make decisions regarding their lives, and their local and national communities. It is the role of journalists to provide this information in an accurate, comprehensive, timely and understandable manner. It is the mission of the Society of Professional Journalists: — To promote this flow of information. — To maintain constant vigilance in protection of the First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and of the press. — To stimulate high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism. — To foster excellence among journalists. — To inspire successive generations of talented individuals to become dedicated journalists. — To encourage diversity in journalism. — To be the pre-eminent, broad-based membership organization for journalists. — To encourage a climate in which journalism can be practiced freely.
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http://www.spj.org
External link for Society of Professional Journalists
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Indianapolis, IN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1909
- Specialties
- Journalism training, Journalism ethics, Freedom of information, and Journalism resources
Locations
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Primary
Indianapolis, IN 46208, US
Employees at Society of Professional Journalists
Updates
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SPJ President Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins was among other journalism leaders who received the Sí Se Puede Award during the NAHJ (National Association of Hispanic Journalists) Hall of Fame Awards Gala. From left to right: NABJ-LA Immediate Past President jarrett hill; SPJ Fellow of the Society, journalist and host of ABC’s What Would You Do? John Quiñones; LA Press Club Secretary Adam Rose; Outgoing NAHJ President Yvette Cabrera; AAJA-LA President Julie Patel-Liss.
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"But the widespread criticism suggests a clash between the enduring impact of the fleeting, first-draft reporting and the impatience of some readers, who assumed journalists had missed or purposely misreported a story that had evolved since it had published. You can blame social media for that. Tweets and other posts can circulate prominently for hours or days — even after they have been rendered obsolete by fresher developments." https://lnkd.in/gRR5DYiZ
How the media’s wait for the facts in Trump shooting fed a backlash
washingtonpost.com
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Some of journalism’s greatest contributions to society are built on documents and information leaked from employees of governments and private organizations. To encourage leakers to share their information, SPJ keeps this list of reputable news organizations offering secure pathways to leak information.
Leak Seeker - Society of Professional Journalists
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Congratulations to Robert Farley of FactCheck.org for winning the #SDXAward in Fact Checking. Judges said the piece was "a fine, resonant job of fact-checking and reality-checking the Biden Impeachment Inquiry." See more award-winning work: https://lnkd.in/gmgfnayJ
Sigma Delta Chi Awards - Society of Professional Journalists
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A judge representing a coalition of media organizations, SPJ included, has ruled that records detailing the botched law enforcement response to the tragic 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary must be released in the next 20 days: https://lnkd.in/gX4iS2e9 "Journalists have the right to access these records to ensure the public knows exactly what happened on that fateful and tragic day at Robb Elementary," said SPJ President Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins. SPJ is proud to be a part of the coalition of news outlets and journalism organizations that was pushing for this outcome: https://lnkd.in/gNS8DKrx
Uvalde County judge rules school shooting records must be released in the next 20 days
statesman.com
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"But it’s important not to understate powers that the press does still have, including an enduring ability to set the agenda among political elites, even if many of them think they are reacting against it. And journalists can still get where others can’t and report their observations back to the world." https://lnkd.in/ddUCdewG
The cynicism of blaming the media for the Trump assassination attempt
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"Caroline Hendrie’s vision for SPJ is clear: to strengthen our community, advocate for journalists and foster ethical journalism practices. She recognizes the challenges facing our industry and our organization and remains optimistic about the opportunities for growth and innovation." https://lnkd.in/gKWPkGY4
From the President: Meet SPJ’s new executive director
https://www.quillmag.com
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"Amid all the wringing of hands and gnashing of teeth about the incredible shrinking American news industry, we stumbled on a seemingly hopeful sign when charting arts-related jobs for our columns on authors and musicians." https://lnkd.in/gPefBKpZ
Analysis | Wait, does America really still employ a ton of news reporters?
washingtonpost.com
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Declare yourself or nominate someone else’s candidacy in SPJ's elections! The Society seeks candidates who bring a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, including differences in race, ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, appearance, geography, media discipline and professional status. Deadline for SPJ members to declare their candidacy is Aug. 10. https://lnkd.in/ggzYfnUu