SPJ Georgia

Thinking about launching your own newsletter, independent publication, or creator platform? 📣

Join SPJ Georgia for a practical conversation on creator journalism and the growing world of audience-driven media. Hear directly from journalists and creators about what it really takes to build, maintain, and grow an independent platform today.

🎤 Moderated by SPJ Georgia Freelance Chair Patty Rasmussen

Featuring:
• Michele Hornish, author of Small Deeds Done
• Martin Kuz, author of Reporting on Ukraine
• Liz Kelly Nelson, co-founder of Project C

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8 p.m. EST
📍 Zoom

💻 Free for SPJ members | $10 for non-members

Whether you're a freelancer, newsroom journalist, student, communicator, or curious about the future of media, this discussion is for you.

🔗 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-inside-look-at-creator-journalism-tickets-1988732588708?aff=oddtdtcreator

📖 Learn more:
https://spjgeorgia.com/2026/05/07/what-is-creator-journalism/

What exactly is creator journalism—and how can you make it work for you? 👀

Join SPJ Georgia for an inside look at the fast-growing world of independent, audience-driven publishing. This virtual, nuts-and-bolts conversation will break down what creator journalism is, how to get started, and—most importantly—how to sustain and grow your platform.

🎤 Moderated by SPJ Georgia Freelance Chair Patty Rasmussen, featuring:
• Michele Hornish, author of Small Deeds Done
• Martin Kuz, author of Reporting on Ukraine
• Liz Kelly Nelson, co-founder of Project C

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8 p.m. EST
📍 Zoom

Free for SPJ members | $10 for non-members

Join SPJ Georgia by May 31 and get $10 off your SPJ membership fee by using the promo code GAPRO.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register

📩 Questions? Email [email protected]

Last Saturday, journalists and communications pros gathered at Georgia Public Broadcasting for “Staying Safe in the Field” — a hands-on, interactive training focused on situational awareness, protest and field safety, active attack response, and bleeding control.

Thank you to our fantastic instructor, Brian Vaughan, for leading a powerful session filled with actionable tips and real-world examples; to SPJ Georgia President Katja Ridderbusch along with board members Laura J. Downey, Benjamin Grady, Mitch Leff and Rachel Spooner for pulling the event together; and to everyone who participated, asked great questions and fully engaged in our hands-on tourniquet competition!

📸 Benjamin Grady