VIDEO: The Calm Before the Storm
It is Friday night, and SPJ associate executive director Chris Vachon and her staff are preparing for the three-day Excellence in Journalism conference that starts Saturday. Vachon said she woke up at...
View ArticleEIJ is the Place to Be
The excitement has been building up all year long. Now, it’s finally here. Organizers are running from one room to the other, student journalists are eagerly checking in at the front desk and...
View ArticleAnother Day at Starbucks
For the barista shift leader at the Starbucks at the Anaheim Marriott, the Excellence in Journalism Conference is just another busy weekend. Marco, who did not want to give his last name, has been...
View ArticleAffordable Eatery Options
Within a block of the Marriott, cheap options seem to be few and far between. Your best bet might be to stop by Sbarros for a quick slice of pizza before heading to the next journalism session. Prices...
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News Directors: Establishing Your Newsroom Culture
Stacey Woelfel (@staceywoelfel) and Chip Mahaney (@chipmahaney) kicked off the News Directors Bootcamp at EIJ13 this morning with an interesting question for the news directors in the room. “If you...
View ArticleWhy is the CIA at the EIJ13?
Among more than 50 other exhibits at the EIJ13 journalism expo is one that might raise a few eyebrows: the CIA. CIA recruiter Craig P., who said he could not give his last name for security reasons,...
View ArticleFirst Time Conference Attendees Share Their Story
Wisconsin and Virginia are two states far from Southern California, however, the distance didn’t stop two first-time conference attendees from coming to this year’s Excellence in Journalism Conference....
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Chrysler Group and Kaiser Permanente Promote Healthy Living at EIJ13
Chrysler Group and Kaiser Permanente have teamed up to challenge the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Radio Television Digital News...
View ArticleStorify Recap of #EIJ13’s Saturday Morning
When more than 1,400 journalists converge into one hotel for a weekend of workshops and talks, there is bound to be a lot of social media action. Check out the storify below: [View the story “#EIJ13 —...
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Exhibitor swag at EIJ13
Bloomberg is giving away free thermals at booth 203. Need mints or hand sanitizer? Ge to the ESPN booth. Gannett swag at booth 307, 309, 406 and 408. The E.W. Scripps Company has notebooks. Something...
View ArticleDoug Haddix, “Data Ninja” hosts session about sorting info at EIJ13
As the nature of journalism evolves, so is the way reporters research the information they need for stories. Holly Ocasio Rizzo said when she was a new reporter, data was not as readily available as it...
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Photos from the CNN Newsource Opening Night Reception at EIJ
Bowling shoes at 300 Anaheim. The opening night reception gave journalists a chance to network. Journalists playing pool at the opening night reception at 300 Anaheim. The bowling alley at 300...
View ArticlePanel focuses on stress in the newsroom
Experiencing trauma while working is natural for journalists and should be addressed, not ignored, said panelists at a discussion on trauma at EIJ13 Sunday morning. Panelists discussed handling and...
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Personal finance journalists honored by RTDNA and the National Endowment for...
From left to right: Blake Ellis from CNNMoney, Uri Berliner from NPR and Don Dare from WATE. RTDNA and the National Endowment for Financial Education recognized three personal finance reporters Sunday...
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RTDNA/RTDNF honor Carole Simpson, Dan Shelley, and Noukla Ruble at EIJ13
The Radio Television Digital News Association and Foundation (RTDNA/RTDNF) presented three awards at Saturday’s EIJ13 opening business session. RTDNF Chairman Vince Duffy and Carole Simpson Carole...
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Geek Out with Robert Hernandez
A 2013 EIJ attendee listens attentively as Hernandez speaks about his experience using Google Glass, an up and coming product by Google that allows users to search, take photos and videos hands free....
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Chris Wallace to receive Paul White Award
Chris Wallace, photo courtesy excellenceinjournalism.org For the first time in RTDNA history, a father and son have been awarded the Paul White Award. Chris Wallace, anchor of “Fox News Sunday,” is set...
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Beyond the Trauma Vortex
Book By: Gina Ross By: Jennifer Matthews @MsMatthews2U Journalists are second responders to any crisis, but nonetheless, they are there to capture the moment, tell the story, and ultimately put their...
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Facebook Best Practices Growing in Newsrooms
Explaining the latest changes to Facebook’s News Feed to EIJ13 audience, Facebook Journalism Program Manager Vadim Lavrusik says no user has the same user experience. It’s customized to each users...
View ArticleGeeking Out At EIJ — The Full List
In case you missed the #EIJBattle Royale or the #EIJGeekOut, we’ve got you covered on all the links from Robert Hernandez @webjournalist, Katharine Jarmul @kjam, Chris Keller @ChrisLKeller, Andy Boyle...
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EIJ13 Unique Opportunity for Student Journalists
The Excellence in Journalism conference is a unique opportunity for student journalists to network with industry professionals and learn about the latest trends in the evolving world of journalism....
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Instagram Becoming Major Part of Reporter’s Toolkit
Whether it’s professional skateboarder Tony Hawk posting extreme sports photos or protesters marching on the streets in Egypt, one thing is clear – millions are using Instagram to share their stories...
View ArticleJournalists Receive Insights on Complex Immigration Laws
With Congress debating immigration reform it’s important for journalists to understand the law as it currently stands and how reform can impact the communities and people they cover. Nelson A....
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Eva Longoria Hosts Panel on Latino Vote
(photo by Marcus Constantino) On Sunday morning at Excellence in Journalism 2013, actress and philanthropist Eva Longoria led a group of panelists in a discussion about the Latino vote. The five...
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Belva Davis presented John F. Hogan Award at EIJ13
Described as a pioneer for her work in broadcast television, Belva Davis was honored by the Radio Television Digital News Association Sunday evening at Excellence in Journalism 2013 with the John F....
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PHOTOS: RTDNA honors two for a lifetime of Excellence in Journalism
Chris Wallace, Fox News anchor, and Belva Davis, first female African-American anchor on the West Coast were both honored with awards and applause at the 2013 Excellence in Journalism Convention by the...
View ArticleChris Wallace honored at EIJ13 with Paul White award
Chris Wallace, the host of FoxNews Sunday, was honored at the Excellence in Journalism conference Sunday evening with the Paul White award, the highest honor for lifetime achievement from the Radio...
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J-Expo Wrapping Up
The Journalism Expo at Excellence in Journalism 2013 was wrapping up Monday afternoon in Anaheim, California. Attendees made their last rounds before the career fair closed. The J-Expo featured booths...
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Improving relations between reporters, PIOs
Journalists and public information officers converged at a panel Monday afternoon at EIJ13 to discuss relationships between the two professions. Carolyn Carlson of Kennesaw State University in Georgia...
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Getting the Most Bang for Your Tweet
Tweeting in 140 characters is a challenge but truly capturing your audience’s attention with a tweet in under 11 characters can be even tougher. A user decides if he or she is going to continue...
View ArticleSPJ Resolutions from EIJ13
Resolution No. 1: Thanking SPJ President Sonny Albarado Submitted by: SPJ Resolutions Committee Resolutions Committee recommendation: Favorable Delegate action: Approved WHEREAS, during the past year,...
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I Heart Line Dancing: A Nashville Memory to Cherish Forever
Cowboy boots and line dancing were the name of the game at the Excellence in Journalism’s Opening Reception at the WildHorse Saloon. As hundreds of journalists boarded charter buses to the downtown...
View ArticlePresidential Candidate Paul Fletcher Gives Thoughts on Future of SPJ
Current SPJ Secretary Paul Fletcher is the only candidate running for the 2014 President-elect position. In this short clip he recaps his future goals for SPJ and where he thinks it will be in 10...
View Article15 Career Tips on the Go
Have to run to that next interview and don’t have too much time to prepare? Check out these quick tips from Multimedia Journalist Claudia Amezcua. 1. Show interest and intent right off the bat whether...
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Asking the Right Questions: Thinking Critically on the Fly
With vast amounts of information at your fingertips online, getting the facts right should be an easy task, right? Al Tompkins, senior faculty for broadcast and online at Poynter Institute, doesn’t...
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