Welcome to SPJ Blogs Sign in | Join | Help

June 2006 - Posts

Thursday, June 29, 2006 9:21 AM

New SPJ site launches tomorrow

Tomorrow morning when you wake up I would encourage you to logon to SPJ.org when the redesigned site debuts. I'm sure there will be some kinks to sort out, but I think you'll agree that the look and navigation are greatly improved.There's a link to
posted by WendyHoke | 0 Comments
Friday, June 23, 2006 1:46 AM

No more CSM freelancers in Iraq

From today's Editor & Publisher, Christian Science Monitor has changed its policy on using freelancers in Iraq.(World Editor David) Scott said her kidnapping had prompted the paper to institute a new policy against using freelancers in Baghdad,
posted by WendyHoke | 0 Comments
Thursday, June 22, 2006 1:16 PM

A new national freelance market?

This report in today's New York Times presents a possible new freelance market for all you health and wellness freelancers out there. USA Weekend Smart Health, which will be published midweek as opposed to weekend, is being published by Gannett. The
posted by WendyHoke | 1 Comments
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 12:14 PM

Chair position has $500 stipend

Just learned that there's a $500 stipend for committee-related activities. Unfortunately, that $500 cannot be applied to convention expenses or pay honorariums for speakers. If you're interested in the chair position, please let me know ASAP so I can
posted by WendyHoke | 0 Comments
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 11:29 AM

Update on the freelance database

The new SPJ Web site is preparing to launch at the end of June and there's a direct link from the home page to the freelance section, which I'm very excited about. We're calling the entire section The Independent Journalist. There's also going to be
posted by WendyHoke | 0 Comments