Friday, January 4, 2019

LA Chapter of SPJ Plans Panel on PIO Restrictions, Etc.


The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will host a discussion on issues relating to public information officers and journalists on January 22.

The chapter cites the series of studies from SPJ National that found there is increasing difficulty to access information and do interviews through PIOs.

The discussion will focus on “the studies, including how to find ways to improve relationships between the holders of public information and the journalists who are seeking it out.

Panelists will be the public information officers from the LA County Sheriff’s Department, the LA Department of Public Works, the City of Pasadena, and the City of Anaheim.

When: Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Association lounge, 110 East 6th Street, downtown Los Angeles.
Cost: Free and open to the public
Contact: Sarah Favot, sarah.favot@gmail.com

RSVP: spjlosangeles@gmail.com

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