The San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is actively seeking new board members to advocate for press freedom, plan events, and support journalists and students. To be considered for an appointment, please email us today here: spjsandiego@gmail.com. To be considered, you must be an SPJ member and have a few hours a month available to help support the local journalism community in the San Diego region. The board’s responsibilities include a mandatory monthly meeting, attending our events, participating in our contest preparation and judging, and various communications and advocacy roles.

• Responsibilities: Board members are responsible for advocating for press and government transparency, planning and executing local events for journalists, conducting student outreach, supporting job seekers, and honoring the work of local journalists.
• Requirements: To be eligible, you must be a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.
• How to apply: Please email us at spjsandiego@gmail.com to discuss.
• Deadline: Please contact us by Oct. 31.