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Mar
24
Mon
2025
Writing Compelling Fact-Based Stories
Mar 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

“Creative nonfiction is not making something up but making the most of what you have.” John McPhee, in The New Yorker, Sept 15. 2015 —- In this one-hour webinar, award-winning author Gutkind will discuss some of the techniques journalists and nonfiction writers can use to make their work more cinematic and, in the process, more engaging to their readers. “Making the most of what you have means being creative in the approach to and structure of your stories and the details you include while communicating necessary information and ideas in a more three-dimensional manner,” says Gutkind, the founding editor of Creative Nonfiction Magazine, whose media appearances have included The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Good Morning America, National Public Radio’s Talk of the Nation, and All Things Considered.

Moderator: Celia Wexler, president, SPJDC Pro Chapter

Register HERE for the Zoom event.

Mar
27
Thu
2025
SPJ DC Freelance Lunch @ Teaism
Mar 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Reply to Stephenie Overman if you plan to attend.

Apr
5
Sat
2025
D.C. Journalism Job Fair @ Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

About this event

The Washington, D.C., Journalism Job Fair will bring together 20+ national and local journalism organizations looking to recruit ambitious journalists with all levels of experience. It is open to students and working professionals alike seeking career opportunities at media outlets.

Ticket requirement: Only ticket holders will be granted admission to the job fair.

Refund policy: All ticket sales are final. Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances prior to or following the event. Registered attendees may transfer their ticket to another individual with prior approval from organizers, but must do so no less than two weeks before the event.

Previous Recruiters: Associated Press, The Washington Post, Bloomberg Industry Group, The New York Times, POLITICO, Reuters, NPR, McClatchy, Washington Business Journal, The Hill, WUSA9, Fox Television Stations, Sinclair Broadcast Group, NBC News, Report for America, States Newsroom, Nikkei Asia, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Voice of America and D.C. News Now/Nexstar.

We are still adding recruiters for the 2025 job fair. Are you a recruiter looking to meet talented job candidates? Please see our recruiter registration page.

Hosts: The job fair is hosted by Georgetown University’s Master of Professional Studies in Journalism program, and organized in conjunction with the Washington, D.C., chapters of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Asian American Journalists Association, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Journalism & Women Symposium.

Member admission: Current members of these journalism organizations have access to discounted ticket prices. Non-members who register using member admission will be denied entry and will not receive a refund. Those who have been affected by recent media layoffs should contact their affiliate organization about additional financial assistance.

Georgetown admission: Georgetown University students may attend the job fair free of charge but are still required to register in advance. Please contact the journalism program for discount code information.

Register HERE.

Apr
15
Tue
2025
International Community Get Together
Apr 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A no-agenda, no holds barred get together sponsored by the SPJ International Community. Just a chance to meet and chat.

Sign up HERE.

 

May
3
Sat
2025
World Press Freedom Day
May 3 all-day
May
20
Tue
2025
International Community Get Together
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A no-agenda, no holds barred get together sponsored by the SPJ International Community. Just a chance to meet and chat.

Sign up HERE.

 

Jun
17
Tue
2025
International Community Get Together
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A no-agenda, no holds barred get together sponsored by the SPJ International Community. Just a chance to meet and chat.

Sign up HERE.

 

Jul
15
Tue
2025
International Community Get Together
Jul 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A no-agenda, no holds barred get together sponsored by the SPJ International Community. Just a chance to meet and chat.

Sign up HERE.

 

Aug
19
Tue
2025
International Community Get Together
Aug 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A no-agenda, no holds barred get together sponsored by the SPJ International Community. Just a chance to meet and chat.

Sign up HERE.

 

Sep
16
Tue
2025
International Community Get Together
Sep 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

A no-agenda, no holds barred get together sponsored by the SPJ International Community. Just a chance to meet and chat.

Sign up HERE.

 

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