In light of recent troubles in the local media industry, including a wave of buyouts and layoffs, the San Diego Society of Professional Journalists is teaming up with the San Diego Press Club to host a panel and mixer where former print journalists who’ve transitioned into other career paths can share advice.

Our panel will be moderated by SPJ board member Hafsa Fathima, who herself transitioned from print media to become a production assistant at NPR, and will include…

– Leah Carter, freelance journalist

– Tanya M. Castaneda, PRM Consulting (formerly of the Union-Tribune)

– Jon Horn, City of Carlsbad (formerly of the Union-Tribune and ABC 10News)

– Nicole Vargas, San Diego City College (formerly of the Union-Tribune and San Diego State)

Attendees should anticipate a short panel followed by a mixer, during which panelists will be available to answer questions about their career paths.

All current and upcoming journalists are welcome to this resource-sharing event, as well as those in journalism-adjacent fields who may be able to offer their own insights. Snacks will be provided and drinks will be available for purchase.

This event will be hosted at the Kensington Club located at 4079 Adams Ave. on Thursday, Aug. 31, at 6:30 p.m.

See you there!