We are the state chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, a national organization that has been improving and protecting journalism since 1909. SPJ is known for its Code of Ethics, which was recently updated for the first time since 1996, to bring it in line with the needs of a rapidly changing industry. Please look at the code at spj.org. You will find that it is more than an ethical guide; it offers ways to better inform the public by using the web to enhance traditional media and improve our own transparency.
We are an active chapter. In addition to workshops and other public events, our work includes organizing an annual contest rewarding excellence in journalism; mentoring; assistance with the reporters’ shield law; and advocacy for the First Amendment, open public records and open public archives. If you have ideas for public programs and would like to join us to make them a reality, email our president, Kenny Burns, at prez@njspj.org.
See biographies of our board members.
Questions or comments about the website? Contact Steve Lubetkin at webmaster@njspj.org
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