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What can SPJ offer you?

Professional Development

Professional development has been a long-time cornerstone of the Society's mission. National and regional conferences cover writing, reporting and editing as well as broader topics of ethics and freedom of information. Programs are scheduled throughout the country making them convenient to members. Our Web-based listing of media-related job openings as well internships and fellowships is updated regularly. SPJ promotes excellence in journalism through its Sigma Delta Chi awards for professional journalists and The Mark of Excellence awards for collegiate journalists.

Local Connection

Nearly 250 chapters nationwide bring educational programming to local areas and offer regular contact with other professionals from print, broadcast, online, freelance and trade publications. Enhance your career by getting involved at the local, regional or national level.

Journalism Advocacy

SPJ, nationally and locally, is working hard to ensure a free flow of information that is vital to a free society. We fight and win battles for freedom of information and First Amendment rights. We work to ensure that journalists perform their work while adhering to the highest standards of behavior and decision-making found in our Code of Ethics. And we encourage journalists to expand their source base to better reflect their community.

Industry News & Information

Keeping you informed of Society and industry happenings is accomplished through a number of high-quality publications delivered to your inbox or your mailbox.
— Quill magazine (Six issues per year)
— SPJ Leads (weekly e-news about SPJ and members) (link/subscribe)
— Open Doors (Freedom of Information guide)
— Geneva Conventions (reference guide)

How much does it cost?

SPJ offers several levels of membership. Members of the William O. Douglas Chapter pay only national dues. No local dues are charged.

Monthly payments are now available. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Professional

You spend more than half of your time working as a journalist or j-educator.
$75 for 1 year.

Retired

You are retired and 62 or older.
$37.50 for 1 year.

Lifetime

Enjoy a lifetime membership in SPJ. Local chapter dues not included.
$1,000.

Household

You share living quarters with an existing SPJ professional member.
$37.50 for 1 year.

Post Grad

Through three years after college graduation.
$37.50 for 1 year.
Any newly joining Post Grad member can sign up today and receive three years for just $75.

College Student

Any collegiate student.
$37.50 for 1 year.
If you are a freshman or sophomore, you can join today for just $100 and be covered for the life of your college years.

Associate

You don't qualify for the above but support SPJ's mission.
$94 for 1 year.

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Visit spj.org to join online or to request an application.

Need help? Contact the William O. Douglas Chapter and we'll walk you through the process, or write or call SPJ's national membership office:

SPJ headquarters
Eugene S. Pulliam National Journalism Center
3909 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208-4045

Phone: 317/927-8000
Fax: 317/920-4789
email: spj@spj.org