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November 2015 Journalism Events

Upcoming journalism and media events within the San Diego area: SPJ San Diego Pro Chapter and American Society of Journalists and Authors will present a FREE one-day event, “How To Survive In & After Journalism.” 15 speakers will provide expert guidance on how to succeed as a freelance writer, impress editors, write and sell your […]

Silver Circle Celebration

This year’s Silver Circle was a success! Seven regional TV and media professionals were inducted into our Silver Circle, honoring individuals who began their careers in television at least 25 years ago either in a performing, creative, technical, or administrative role within the industry, or in an area related to television, such as TV journalism […]

Emmy Award Entry Tip!

Enter your Program or Craft entry from December 1-15 and receive $10 off your entry! This offer is open to members only! Your craft entry would be $50 and your program entry would be $80. Does not apply to Newscasts, sorry.

Nomination Plaque

Back by popular demand!  The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is offering a handsome plaque commemorating work on Emmy® Award-nominated pieces.                 The rosewood plaque is 8 x 10 with an inscribed gold plate featuring the academy logo. Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.  (Similar to […]

Kurt Rivera, 2015 Silver Circle Inductee

Kurt Rivera’s career began inauspiciously 30 years ago as a very young, very part time DJ at an Oldies themed radio station in Stockton. One late Saturday night, when the song “Mony, Mony” concluded, the 19-year old DJ pronounced to listeners in as deep as a broadcast voice as he could: “That’s Money, Money” by […]

Deborah Shaw Lawrence, 2015 Silver Circle Inductee

Deborah Shaw Lawrence has nearly three decades of creative strategy, promotion, design, and media expertise. The recipient of 18 Emmy Awards from NATAS-PSW and a national Emmy Award for NBC Olympics coverage, she has also been received a Golden Mic, PROMAX Gold and four San Diego Press Club awards for journalistic excellence. Currently director of […]

August Online Judging Opportunity–English and Spanish

Earn judging rewards to use towards membership dues and entry fees Judging for Southcoast Chapter We have an online Emmy® judging opportunity this month to judge the Suncoast Chapter, in both English and Spanish categories.  When you submit your Emmy® Entry, you are agreeing to judge other chapters’ entries.  Without this reciprocity, there would be no Emmy® Awards.  […]

2015 Silver Circle Inductees

The Board of Governors of the NATAS Pacific Southwest Chapter announces the 2015 Silver Circle Inductees: Geni Cavitt Cynthia Farham John Finn Kurt Rivera Deborah Shaw Lawrence Fred Swift Charles Westerheide The Silver Circle is open to individuals who began their careers in television at least 25 years ago either in a performing, creative, technical, or […]

Fred Swift, 2015 Silver Circle Inductee

Fred Swift is a native San Diegan and graduate of Mount Miguel High School. He attended Santana ROP Electronics/Broadcast program in his junior and senior year of High School and obtained his FCC Element 9 Operators Permit at 16-years-old. Fred’s first job was at Conic Data Systems. An associate in the Test Equipment Lab told […]