SPJ offers travel writing seminar on Monday
THE BASICS OF TRAVEL WRITING MONDAY, May 2, 7 p.m., Seattle Times auditorium Learn what it takes these days to make a go of travel writing, get tips on producing compelling travel stories and find out what editors are really looking for – and how to pitch them. Free for members of the Society of Professional […]
One week left! NJC DEADLINE is May 1st.
By Owen Lei Time’s almost up!  The deadline is May 1, 2011. (Postmarked by that date is fine) Don’t put it off!! Last year we awarded four students with more than $2500 in scholarships and stipends.  Three scholarships are available: Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship: Awards up to $2,500 in scholarship money to students who intend […]
Take your writing skills to the next level – free workshop
This announcement about University of Washington alumnus Jack Hart comes to us by way of AAJA member Karen Gaudette. Thanks, Karen! Struggling with writer’s block? Let journalism alum Jack Hart (’68), the former managing editor of “The Oregonian,” and the author of “A Writer’s Coach,” help you overcome! Space is limited, so register through the […]
May 2 deadline for Stanford Chen internship grants
Summer internships are a great way to practice journalism and learn the ins and outs of newsrooms today. Problem is, many internships these days don’t pay — or they don’t pay enough for interns to cover their basic living expenses. AAJA awards Stanford Chen internship grants to help defray those expenses. The grant provides $1,750 […]
Job opening: Microsoft beat reporter for The Seattle Times
Former AAJA National president Sharon Chan will be moving on to the new digital frontier as producer of mobile platforms and user analytics for The Seattle Times.(Congrats, Sharon!) With Sharon’s new career move comes a great opportunity for someone — you, perhaps? — to cover Microsoft for The Seattle Times. Here’s the job posting: The […]
AAJA Seattle mixer this Thursday!
Mix and mingle with members and supporters of AAJA starting at 6 p.m. this Thursday at Amber Restaurant & Lounge in Belltown at 2214 1st Avenue. Connect with local journalists Find out about upcoming AAJA events Hear what journalists are doing outside of the newsroom Get involved! This event is FREE. Get your ticket at […]