Professional journalism organization serving mid-Michigan.

Lansing, Mich.
Joined September 2009
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TODAY at 4 pm: Join SPJ Mid-Michigan for a conversation with Jabbar Bennett, MSU's vice president and chief diversity officer.
Join SPJ Mid-Michigan on Feb. 9 for a conversation with two of Michigan State University's diversity experts: Jabbar Bennett, vice president and chief diversity officer, and Henry Mochida, diversity and inclusion communications manager. Details here: fb.me/e/1yVHPkC4i
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Join SPJ Mid-Michigan on Feb. 9 for a conversation with two of Michigan State University's diversity experts: Jabbar Bennett, vice president and chief diversity officer, and Henry Mochida, diversity and inclusion communications manager. Details here: fb.me/e/1yVHPkC4i
Reminder: Join SPJ Mid-Michigan at 6 pm tonight for a small holiday gathering at Kelly's. We hope to see you there!
Friends of SPJ Mid-Michigan: if you're so inclined, please join us for a small holiday gathering in Lansing next week! Details here. fb.me/e/1SEByvBRA
Friends of SPJ Mid-Michigan: if you're so inclined, please join us for a small holiday gathering in Lansing next week! Details here. fb.me/e/1SEByvBRA
SPJ Mid-Michigan retweeted
.@spjmi members! We are having our first in person meeting and elections next Monday. contact a board member for meeting details! Cc: @CraigDMauger @emilyjanelawler @LaurenMGibbons @Judyputnam @KathyBHoffman or myself
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Looking for a new journalism opportunity? @MIRSnews is looking to hire a qualified journalist to cover the Michigan House of Reps ... it is one of the best jobs I've had and I hope to retire from MIRS linkedin.com/jobs/view/27452…
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SPJ-Michigan stands against any and all attacks against journalists in the Midwest. No journalist should face attacks from any entity when covering a story. Their safety is the upmost importance and for a @RecordEagle reporter to face this attack while covering a 1/4
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Those who attacked the Record-Eagle journalist are to be held accountable for their actions as any attack on a journalist is an attack on our democracy. 3/4
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We will keep an eye on the developments of this case and hope that law enforcement will take an aggressive approach to this investigation. 4/4
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In-person or online, transparency is important.
17 months in the pandemic, and public bodies in Michigan are still holding Zoom-only meetings where you cannot understand what most of the officials are saying.
.@MLive is currently hiring for a statewide environmental journalist, apply here: recruiting.adp.com/srccar/pu…
Environmental journalists: Come work with me on MLive's statewide team in Michigan! Coverage topics will include climate change, extreme weather, energy and environmental justice. recruiting.adp.com/srccar/pu…
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SPJ Mid-Michigan retweeted
It’s still taking some Michigan government agencies twice as long as their own estimated timeframes to provide documents requested under #FOIA. At what point are they no longer able to say it’s because of the pandemic?
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Virtual workshop opportunity for Midwest journalists: The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources is accepting applications for its 2021 Great Lakes program until 11:59 p.m. April 28. ijnr.submittable.com/submit
SPJ Mid-Michigan retweeted
We're hiring! The Lansing State Journal has two openings for part-time news assistants to assist in newsroom tasks and day-to-day operations. bit.ly/32SZ87k
Hey @spj_tweets members, especially freelancers and independent journalists. New $25 enhanced member ID badges are here! They’re not official press credentials, but have a photo and last a year. The next order date is April 30, so act now if you want one! my.spj.org/merchandise
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Last call: Join us for tonight's virtual panel discussion!
TONIGHT: Join us at 7:30 p.m. for a free virtual panel discussion on diversity in journalism featuring the AP's Kat Stafford, WXYZ's Chuck Stokes and MLive's Zahra Ahmad, moderated by Bryce Huffman of Bridge Detroit.
SPJ Mid-Michigan retweeted
Join our @BryceHuffman313 tonight at 7pm for a conversation on how to create more equitable newsrooms. He will be joined by esteemed panel of journalists to discuss the topic. Join & follow @spjmi to get the zoom link for the event!
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SPJ Mid-Michigan retweeted
Tap in to the discussion this evening w @BryceHuffman313!
TONIGHT: Join us at 7:30 p.m. for a free virtual panel discussion on diversity in journalism featuring the AP's Kat Stafford, WXYZ's Chuck Stokes and MLive's Zahra Ahmad, moderated by Bryce Huffman of Bridge Detroit.
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