Join us for a virtual panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 as we examine the political fault lines that remain just as pronounced as ever even six months removed from the bruising 2020 election. The Central Ohio Chapter of the …

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For the benefit of those who were not able to be part of it, we recorded our followup webinar on how veteran journalists are covering the 2020 election in Midwestern swing states. The webinar – which followed an initial offering …

VIDEO: Covering the 2020 Election in the Swing States – Part 2 Read more »

Earlier this month, without warning, ZOOM cut short our panel discussion on “Covering the 2020 Election in the Swing States,” interrupting a great conversation among veteran journalists from throughout Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. To finish this session and to …

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Make plans now to ZOOM into a panel discussion on “Covering the 2020 Election in the Swing States” from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, sponsored by the Central Ohio Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. President Donald …

Covering the 2020 Election in the Swing States – October 6 Read more »

NOTE: Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and order from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine limiting mass gatherings of over 100 individuals, the Region 4 Conference has been postponed. We hope to reschedule in fall 2020 and will update everyone as …

POSTPONED – SPJ Region 4 Conference April 3-4, 2020 Read more »

Join Miami University journalism instructor and former Cincinnati Enquirer reporter Mark Curnutte to discuss his new book, Across the Color Line: Reporting 25 Years in Black Cincinnati, at a program brought to you by the Central Ohio Chapter of the …

Mark Curnutte Author Talk – Thursday, January 9 Read more »

Join Central Ohio SPJ at the Free Press Museum in Fredericktown! Longtime Boston Globe reporter and editor Tom Palmer tells of “A Life’s Journey in Daily Journalism” and introduces his significant gift to the Free Press Museum: The Tom Palmer …

See longtime Boston Globe reporter Tom Palmer During the Fredericktown Tomato Show Read more »

According to the FBI, 250 active shooter incidents have occurred between 2000-2017, several of which involved the news media. In an environment of increased tension and hostility toward news media, how prepared are you if you find yourself in an …

Free Active Shooter Training for News Media Read more »

Are you a freelance journalist? Have you considered becoming a freelancer? Do you wonder if freelancing is right for you? Learn more about the world of freelance journalism with an educational workshop brought to you by the Central Ohio Pro …

Speakers Announced for Freelance Journalism Workshop Read more »

SPJ is teaming up with Google to stage “Covering and Protecting Your Elections,” a free workshop that will provide journalists in key swing states with “tools to detect misinformation, protect yourself and your data online, and connect with voters.” The …

‘Covering and Protecting Your Elections’ coming to Cbus Read more »