9 upcoming events

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August 18, 2026, 7:00 pm - August 18, 2026, 8:00 pm • SPJ Committee

SPJ Code of Ethics Listening Session No. 2

The second of three listening sessions with the SPJ Code of Ethics revision committee. Learn about the work that has gone into the recommended Code revisions, the revisions being considered and ask your questions. Registration required.

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Contact: SPJ Communications (communications@spj.org)
Tagged under: Ethics, SPJ Committees

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August 18, 2026, 12:00 pm - August 18, 2026, 1:00 pm • Uncategorized

Keep that research off the shelf: Operationalizing audience research in your newsroom

Learn practical ways to turn audience research into real newsroom action. Join Ariel Zirulnick, an entrepreneurial journalist and consultant who works at the intersection of editorial, audience, and product strategy to help news organizations build more sustainable, community-centered futures. Drawing on her experience at LAist, Membership Puzzle Project, and WhereBy.Us, as well as her work coaching newsroom leaders and consulting with organizations like LION Publishers and News Product Alliance, Ariel will share how to design research around real business challenges, integrate it into your newsroom's workflow, and measure its impact.

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Contact: Erica Ngao (erica@indiegraf.com)
Tagged under: Freelancing, Journalism Training, Webinars, Digital Journalism, Free Events

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August 18, 2026, 6:00 pm - August 18, 2026, 7:00 pm • SPJ Community (Freelance)

Freelance Community Board Meeting

Interested in joining our next Freelance Community meeting? Email spjfreelancecommunity@gmail.com to request the Zoom link and meeting details.

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Contact: Stacie Overton Johnson (spjfreelancecommunity@gmail.com)
Tagged under: Freelancing, SPJ Communities

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August 20, 2026, 11:45 pm - August 21, 2026, 12:00 am • SPJ National

SPJ Candidate Declaration Deadline

The future of the Society of Professional Journalists depends on members who are willing to lead.

If you’re passionate about journalism, ethics, press freedom and supporting the profession, consider declaring your candidacy for the SPJ Board of Directors or a Regional Coordinator position. And if running isn’t right for you, nominate or encourage a colleague whose voice and perspective would strengthen SPJ.

As the nation’s most broad-based journalism association, SPJ is committed to building leadership that reflects the diversity of our members and the communities journalists serve. We welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and professional paths.

Deadline to declare candidacy is 11:59 p.m. Aug. 20. For more information, visit https://www.spj.org/?s=election+central

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Contact: SPJ Communications (communications@spj.org)
Tagged under: SPJ Leaders

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August 28, 2026, 4:00 pm - August 28, 2026, 5:00 pm • SPJ Committee

SPJ Code of Ethics Listening Session No. 3

The first of three listening sessions with the SPJ Code of Ethics revision committee. Learn about the work that has gone into the recommended Code revisions, the revisions being considered and ask your questions. Registration required.

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Contact: SPJ Communications (communications@spj.org)
Tagged under: Ethics, SPJ Committees

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September 5, 2026, 9:00 am - September 5, 2026, 6:00 pm • SPJ Local (Region 8)

Journalism: Navigating New Landscapes (SPJ Region 8 Conference)

Please join us for the SPJ Region 8 conference at the South Shore Harbour Resort in League City, Texas. Hosted by the Greater Houston Pro chapter, conference sessions will explore today's journalism landscape, offering insights from experts and leaders geared to both professionals and students. Get more info and register today at https://houstonspjorg.wordpress.com/spj-region-8-conference/

Where: South Shore Harbour, League City, TX, USA
Website: Link
Contact: Ruth Nasrullah (ruthmiriam@protonmail.com)
Tagged under: Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters

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September 17, 2026 • SPJ Committee

Deadline to apply for SPJ Committees

The Society of Professional Journalists is powered by volunteers committed to the future of the profession and the freedoms that support it. We invite you to be part of that work.

SPJ’s national committees and communities are where ideas take shape, where ethical questions are explored, programs are developed and press freedom is advanced. As we work to broaden participation and strengthen these groups, we welcome your involvement.

Applications are now being accepted for committee service for the next term, October 2026 through September 2027. Learn more about each committee.

Looking for another way to get involved? SPJ's Freelance Community and International Community are open to all members. Join the conversation, connect with colleagues and participate year-round ??' no application required.

SPJ committees and communities and their current chairs are:

Advocacy, co-chaired by Frank LoMonte and Susan King
Awards & Honors, co-chaired by Andy Schotz and Sue Kopen Katcef
Bylaws & Regulations, chaired by Sara Catania
Diversity & Inclusion, chaired by Michael Puente
Ethics, chaired by Dan Axelrod
Finance, chaired by Sara Catania
First Amendment Forever Fund, chaired by Laura Garcia
Freedom of Information, chaired by Michael Morisy
Freelance Community, chaired by Stacie Overton Johnson
International Community, chaired by Dan Kubiske
Journalism Education, chaired by Jess Brovsky-Eaker
Legal Defense Fund, chaired by Tim Eigo
Membership & Nominations, chaired by Claire Regan
Programming, chaired by Adam Sennott

Whether your focus is education, membership, ethics, advocacy or programming, committee and community service offers a meaningful way to support SPJ’s mission while building leadership experience, expanding your network and working alongside colleagues who share your commitment to journalism.

Many SPJ leaders, including past presidents, began their involvement through this service.

If you’re interested in serving, please submit an application by Sept. 17.

Committee and community chairs will review all applications and may reach out for additional information. Placement will depend on available openings and organizational needs. Those selected to serve on an SPJ committee or community will be notified in October.

Not all applicants can be placed each year. If your preferred committee or community has reached capacity, we encourage you to apply again during a future application cycle.

Thank you for your willingness to serve SPJ and continued support for a free and ethical press.

Website: Link
Contact: SPJ Communications (communications@spj.org)
Tagged under: Freedom of Information, Ethics, Diversity, Freelancing, International Journalism, SPJ Committees, SPJ Communities

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September 26, 2026, 8:30 pm - September 26, 2026, 11:00 pm • SPJ Local (Region 8)

San Antonio Gridiron Show 2026

Step beyond the headlines at Gridiron 2026: Stranger Times: Writing the Upside Down, the annual satirical show presented by the Society of Professional Journalists San Antonio Pro Chapter. Through comedy, music and clever sketches, local and former journalists and communication specialists, take a humorous look at the year's biggest headlines, newsmakers and moments that had Texans talking. Whether you're a news enthusiast or simply looking for a fun night out, Gridiron offers an entertaining evening celebrating the stories that shaped our community. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the SPJSA Journalism Future Fund, which supports programs across South Texas that promote journalistic ethics, defend the freedom of the press and preserve the public's right to know while helping cultivate the next generation of journalists.

Where: UTSA Buena Vista Theater, 501 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207
Website: Link
Contact: Michael Drudge (info@spjsa.org)
Tagged under: Together, Freedom of Information, Ethics, Diversity, Students, Educators, Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters

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October 1, 2026 - October 4, 2026 • SPJ National

SPJ26

SPJ26 heads to Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 1-4, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown.

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Contact: SPJ Communications (communications@spj.org)
Tagged under: Journalism Training, SPJ Convention

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