‘Backpack journalists’ can fill gaps in coverage in era of media staff cuts
DC Pro Chapter program screens ‘Freelancers—Mexico’ film at Newseum By Stephenie Overman In the documentary film “Freelancers—Mexico,” director Bill Gentile presents freelance backpack journalists covering drug trafficking along the U.S.-Mexico…
SPJ national President Newberry meets with DC Pro board
Informal gathering helps local leaders connect with national leadership By Jonathan Make DC Pro Chapter immediate past president About a dozen members of the SPJ DC board gathered on Friday…
Payment page for entering the Dateline Awards contest on the BNC site
Dear Dateline Contest entrant: Thank you for your interest in the 2020 edition of our annual journalism contest. We are happy you are ready to submit your entries! Please use…
‘Freelancers — Mexico’: Join us for Dec. 14 screening, discussion with film director, associate producer
Freelancers — Mexico … is a film about the daring and tech-savvy freelance journalists who cover some of the most challenging and complex countries in the world. !!UPDATED information on…
SPJ DC Pro Chapter Membership Appreciation Meeting is Jan. 25
Saturday, Jan. 25 Membership meeting and Long-Time Member recognition SPJ DC Pro Chapter will meet Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., for a Member Appreciation Meeting and…