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The 2021 SPJ Headliners contest is open!

April 13, 2021

Sponsored by the Utah Headliners Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, this statewide contest includes dozens of contest categories in reporting, photography, videography, design and other skills. Utah SPJ Honors recognize outstanding dedication to journalistic principles and service to journalism in the state.  Winners will be announced this summer. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, … More The 2021 SPJ Headliners contest is open!

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Utah Headliners Panels: 2021 Region 9 Virtual Conference (Free)

April 6, 2021

Protecting the Press Friday, April 9, 12 p.m. MDT It’s been a turbulent and dangerous time for journalists, from a summer of protests to an insurrection at the nation’s capital. Join our panel of reporters and photographers discussing how things have changed and how newsrooms have adapted to keep journalists safe as they cover the … More Utah Headliners Panels: 2021 Region 9 Virtual Conference (Free)

Free panel: The present and future of our national parks

March 17, 2017

The final session of SPJ’s Region 9 Conference is a free event, open to the public, on the increasing tension and uncertainty surrounding our national parks. The event happens Saturday, March 25, at 6 p.m., in the auditorium of the Salt Lake City Public Library. Our parks, their employees and patrons are finding themselves in … More Free panel: The present and future of our national parks

UPDATE: Sessions, speakers added to Region 9 conference

February 17, 2017

This session is open to all journalists in all media, but is tailored in particular for members of Region 9 of the Society of Professional Journalists, which covers Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado. SPJ Members and students can register for the conference for just $25. Non-members can register for $35. You can book a room … More UPDATE: Sessions, speakers added to Region 9 conference

Book your room before March 1 for great deal on the SPJ 2017 regional conference

February 14, 2017

Coming to the Region 9 SPJ annual conference in Salt Lake City March 24-25? The correct answer is YES. Rooms are secured at a discounted price at the Peery Hotel and at Little America Hotel — but only until March 1. Book before then and mention you’re part of the Society of Professional Journalists to … More Book your room before March 1 for great deal on the SPJ 2017 regional conference

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Special cocktail hour for journos, March 24 in SLC

February 14, 2017

Our Executive Branch has kept local and national media on our toes since Jan. 20, and it appears we’ll remain in that position for the next 3 years, 11 months and change. (Not that anyone is counting…) Journalists need to know about their rights now more than ever. The Utah Headliners SPJ chapter is hosting … More Special cocktail hour for journos, March 24 in SLC

Register now for SPJ Region 9 conference, March 24-25 in Salt Lake City

January 11, 2017

 The Headliners are hosting the Region 9 SPJ conference March 24 and 25 in Salt Lake City. Students, freelancers and reporters from newsrooms across all platforms are invited. Training, panels and seminars will include topics relevant to journalists in Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. See the SCHEDULE Book a HOTEL (Discount until March 1) Join us … More Register now for SPJ Region 9 conference, March 24-25 in Salt Lake City