"Disinformation is on the minds of government leaders in the U.S. with the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. Media organizations are also focused on disinformation — particularly combating the spread. Scripps News has launched the disinformation desk, which is focused on exposing disinformation and how it spreads — not just in politics but also in news." https://lnkd.in/gqD_gH9g
Society of Professional Journalists
Non-profit Organization Management
Indianapolis, IN 57,677 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
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Primary
Indianapolis, IN 46208, US
Employees at Society of Professional Journalists
Updates
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“Remember: The easiest thing for the reader is to quit reading.” — Bernard Kilgore #FreePressFriday https://bit.ly/3o6Wm9y
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The Society of Professional Journalists strongly condemns the conviction and 16-year sentence of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich imposed by a Russian court. “Evan Gershkovich in no way, shape, or form received any semblance of a fair and free trial. This conviction and 16-year sentence are unjust, shameful and sets a dangerous precedent for journalists working abroad. Journalism is not a crime, and Evan was simply doing his job as a journalist,” said SPJ National President Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/g-U8K-Wh #IStandWithEvan #FreeEvan
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The Society of Professional Journalists stands with Selina Cheng, the new chair of Hong Kong's leading media professional group who was fired from the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. “The firing of Cheng sends a chilling message to all those attempting to resist encroachments on press freedom in Hong Kong. This move is especially unfortunate at a time when press freedom advocates in the United States and elsewhere are fighting to help Cheng's fellow WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich withstand his unjust imprisonment in Russia and regain his freedom,” said SPJ National President Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/gTt9nCCK
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Congratulations to Bill Whitaker, Heather Abbott, LaCrai Mitchell and Craig Crawford of 60 MINUTES for winning the #SDXAward in Arts, Entertainment and Fashion Journalism. Judges said, "The production value and the content work together in this well-edited piece to create a strong impact on viewers." See more award-winning work: https://lnkd.in/gmgfnayJ
Sigma Delta Chi Awards - Society of Professional Journalists
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"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
Photo unrealism: Doctoring pics is becoming easier…and harder to detect
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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
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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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