This Saturday - SPJ Region 4 and 4 Conference - April 9 - Virtual

 

The Greater Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalists  cincyspj.blogspot.com twitter.com/cincyspj spjcincy@gmail.com Like us on Facebook Improving and protecting journalism in Greater Cincinnati since 1967 Join SPJ ___________________________________________________________ Join us for SPJ's Region 4 and 5 Regional Conference Registration Information and Schedule Dear SPJ member, Wonder where the future of journalism is headed? Is there equity in the newsroom? How will journalists survive and thrive in the future? These are only a few of the topics we’ll cover during the virtual Society of Professional Journalists Region 4 and 5 Conference on Sat., Apr. 9, 2022.   The conference will begin with opening remarks from SPJ President Rebecca Aguilar, followed by a morning keynote talk from Kat Stafford, national investigative writer and a global investigations correspondent, focused on race and inequity at The Associate Press.  Then, professional and student journalists are invited to participate in two breakout sessions, and a second, noon keynote on how journalists can fight stress with Al and Sidney Tompkins of The Poynter Institute.   In addition to programming, the conference will feature networking opportunities and the day will be highlighted by a presentation of the prestigious Mark of Excellence Awards for both regions. Be there to help recognize the regions' best college journalism.   To register, visit Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spj-region-4-5-conference-2022-virtual-tickets-289838975177.  Registration is $45 for SPJ members, $25 for student members, $55 for non-members, and $35 for student non-members. Also, be sure to check out the conference website to stay up to date on speakers and programming.   For more details, email Ginny McCabe, Region 4 Coordinator at gmwriteon@aol.com, or Amy Merrick, Region 5 Coordinator at amerric1@depaul.edu.   SPJ Region 4 & 5 Regional Conference - Schedule Saturday, April 9, 2022 (10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. EST) – Virtual Conference OPENING REMARKS - 10 a.m. - 10:15 - Rebecca Aguilar – SPJ National President   KEYNOTE #1 - 10:15 - 11 a.m. – “Newsroom Equity” with Kat Stafford, national investigative writer at The Associated Press   BREAKOUT SESSION - #1 – 11 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. – “Lightning Talks” Panel Discussion             Featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Keith BieryGolick from The Cincinnati Enquirer and Ryan Martin of IndyStar and Nic Antaya, an award-winning freelance photojournalist from Detroit   BREAK- 11:50 a.m. - noon   LUNCH KEYNOTE #2 - noon- 12:50 p.m. – “Managing Newsroom Stress and Trauma” with Al and Sidney Tompkins of The Poynter Institute     BREAKOUT SESSION #2 - 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. – “Telling Stories with Your Cell Phone” featuring Mike Castellucci, an award-winning expert on mobile journalism   Networking/Chapter Leader Chat - 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.             Led by Amy Merrick and Ginny McCabe   MARK OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS CEREMONY with closing remarks 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.             Hosted by Tom McKee and Patti Gallagher Newberry   Back to top ⇑ HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT CINCINNATI'S STORYTELLING OF JOURNALISM PROJECT? Cincinnati’s Storytelling of Journalism Project is a collaboration between Northern Kentucky University (NKU) journalism students, the NKU Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.     For the project, students interviewed seven professional journalist winners and finalists from the Greater Cincinnati SPJ Chapter’s 2021 Excellence in Journalism Awards to create Nieman Storyboard Annotations-inspired Q&As and story annotations that analyze and celebrate our region’s best works of journalism. Special thanks to Michele Day of NKU and Kevin Schultz of Cincinnati SPJ who led the project. Also, thank you to the students and journalists who participated in this outstanding endeavor. The following are the stories that have been highlighted in Cincinnati’s Storytelling of Journalism Project: How a former Cincinnati Enquirer intern explored the pandemic’s impact on individuals in addiction recovery Terry DeMio discusses covering the opioid epidemic, the pandemic’s impact, and the intricacies of the beat This veteran local reporter used narrative writing to tell the story of eviction in Cincinnati How two local news outlets teamed up to capture a day inside six tri-state home classrooms during the pandemic Keith BieryGolick spent 1.5 years reporting to reveal the full story of a local school shooting victim John Stowell persevered through the pandemic to write a story about disappointment and perseverance How Carrie Blackmore Smith Turned a Canoe Trip Down the Ohio River Into an Award-Worthy Story SPJ Membership: Why Join? For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press. Join us today!   Why Join? – How SPJ works for you: Development, career support, local connections, advocacy, industry insights. – Discounted rates for attending our Excellence in Journalism Conference and nominating your work for SPJ’s Sigma Delta Chi and Mark of Excellence Awards. – Get access to discounts on everything from insurance to hotel stays to AP Stylebooks and office supplies. – Member-only website features: Join communities, watch on-demand training videos and webinars, add your information to the Freelancer Directory read our guide for freelancers, and more as part of your SPJ membership.   For more details, go to: www.spj.org/join.asp. Membership Special: Now through April 30, 2022 professional members can join for $50. The regular annual rate is $75 for pro members.  Back to top ⇑ Copyright © 2021, Greater Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalists. All rights reserved. spjcincy@gmail.com