journalists

SPJ Florida named ‘Chapter of the Year’ for the sixth time in a decade

The Society of Professional Journalists named SPJ Florida its 2020 Professional Chapter of the Year (Large Chapter), a designation that highlights the success of local chapters at supporting the society’s mission. 

Off the Record: Journalists Out Loud

NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS! Lip Service and the South Florida Chapter Society Of Professional Journalists Present: Off The Record: Journalists Out Loud on Saturday, Nov. 6 At 8 p.m. An evening of storytelling featuring top local writers at Design Within Reach In Miami Beach.

SPJ Starts Recovering Journalist Support Group in Palm Beach County

We've held meetings for laid off journalists in Broward and Miami-Dade. Now it's Palm Beach's turn. Patty Doherty, whose husband is a culinary-institute trained chef, recently opened a restaurant in Jupiter's Abacoa called Cooks. She promises free coffee and WiFi to SPJ...

After the Jump – A Project to Help Laid-Off Journalists

Stacey Singer of The Palm Beach Post and the SPJ South Florida Pro Chapter are spearheading a project to create a non-profit entity to will raise and distribute funds to journalists in transition. We invite everyone interested in making the project a reality to attend the first meeting. Sunday, March 29th, 11 AM, Panera Bread, 2101 N Federal Hwy #114, Pompano Beach, FL 33062.

Support Groups for Displaced Journalists

The South Florida Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will be organizing a series of support groups for laid-off or bought-out journalists. One group will meet Tuesday, March 14th at 7 PM a John Martin's Restaurant at 253 Miracle Mile, Miami. Another group will meet Wednesday, March 25th at 7 PM at the Starbucks at 3305 Sheridan Street, Hollywood.