SPJ Mission

The Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty.

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.