The national chapter of SPJ was founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi and is the largest and most broad-based organization for journalists in the world. The Society is a not-for-profit voluntary association with a membership of more than 14,000 professionals and students engaged in every area of journalism. For more than 100 years, SPJ has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism, and perpetuating a free press.
You can join SPJ for just $35 a year. Here’s what is in it for you:
- Become a member of the largest organization for journalists in the world.
- Receive QUILL magazine, a respected and sought-after source for journalists.
- Network with professional journalists and educators who can help you land that first job.
- Subscribe to the Jobs-for-Journalists hot line to help you find out who has openings.
- Be a part of a grassroots effort to gain access to government documents and proceedings.
- Have access to free legal advice regarding libel and First Amendment freedoms.
- Get catalogs for cool journalistic memorabilia and gifts.
- Attend on-campus meetings at least once a month to discuss timely issues in journalism.
- Travel to regional and national conventions.
- Have something to put on your resume when you graduate.
- Help WSU keep its national charter (we need at least 12 active members).
- Get a card for your wallet to show friends you are a “professional journalist.”