Katy Sword

Media Relations Manager for @Portland_State |
Former politics reporter @thecolumbian |
Serving on @SPJOregon board lets me keep my journo cred. ✍️

[Greater Oregon SPJ @SPJOregon]

Reminder that the Build a Better Journalist Conference is THIS Saturday in Portland! RSVP now: https://t.co/tRnd9fgz0r

[Greater Oregon SPJ @SPJOregon]

Got Friday night plans? Now you do! We're hosting our annual fundraiser at Rev Hall in Portland. Join us to celebrate recent legislative wins, and help support our current work in Salem. https://t.co/xvDuOKeYYG

[Katy Sword @KatySword]

So excited to bring this event back — and at @RevHallpdx to boot! Join us for an evening of festivities as we raise money to support local journalism.

[Greater Oregon SPJ @SPJOregon]

After three years, we're finally able to bring back our in-person annual fundraiser. Come hang out with local journalists in Portland on Friday, April 21! https://t.co/xvDuOKeYYG

[Greater Oregon SPJ @SPJOregon]

The SPJ NW Excellence in Journalism Contest is now live! Submit your best work — whether it's writing, video or radio — of 2022 by Feb. 24. https://t.co/M0fpLB1uhJ

[Greater Oregon SPJ @SPJOregon]

The @Gannett layoffs are a good reminder that we have a layoff fund accessible to all Oregon journalists.

You can find more details here:
https://t.co/8YtZ1POv5X

[Alex Zielinski @alex_zee]

Is Phil Knight okay.

[Katy Sword @KatySword]

Hoping to see you at Hungry Tiger after the show @lizzo Totcho’s on us! 😍

[Lindsey Treffry @LindseyTreffry]

Hey @lizzo. I’m Lindsey. I can't wait to see you perform at the Moda Center this weekend in Portland. I'm sure you already know you're about to visit vegan heaven, but I wanted to curate a lil guide for you with chill, comfort food vegan restaurants I thought you’d enjoy. (1/9)

[Katy Sword @KatySword]

Woodward & Bernstein are speaking about the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break in at #MediaFest22

Another previous speaker at SPJ’s national conference? Richard Nixon. His advice to journalists? “Dig deeper.”

There’s some lesson about irony here I’m sure.

[Greater Oregon SPJ @SPJOregon]

The results are in, and here are your recently elected two year-term board members: Bryce Dole, Henry Houston, Erin Tierney-Heggenstaller and Katy Sword. University of Oregon student Hannah Seibold was elected to the one-year education seat.
https://t.co/aZGhesC85x

[Greater Oregon SPJ @SPJOregon]

Don't forget: Join us this Saturday in Eugene for a full day of training, discussions and rubbing of elbows with professional journalists from across Oregon. https://t.co/5QCEI38dOt

[Katy Sword @KatySword]

It’s that time of year where I ask people to vote in our election and also for me so I can continue serving as SPJ Oregon’s treasurer. In a totally non-biased way of course. 🗳

[Greater Oregon SPJ @SPJOregon]

Ballots for the SPJ Oregon board are out! SPJ Oregon members, check your email inbox closely for the special ballot links that were sent Oct. 4. Deadline to vote is 8 pm Friday, Oct. 7.

Learn more about the candidates here. https://t.co/ZskaZwzSob

[Katy Sword @KatySword]

Have a passion project to help journalists? Or maybe you just like attending meetings and following Robert’s Rules of Order? Join our board!

[Greater Oregon SPJ @SPJOregon]

Interested in serving on the SPJ Oregon board? It’s not too late to apply! Be a part of our nine-member board that meets monthly to plan events, training opportunities and fundraisers. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm Friday Sept. 30.
https://t.co/zOEb806X5t

[Greater Oregon SPJ @SPJOregon]

We're hosting our annual conference in-person this year at the University of Oregon campus in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Tickets are available now: https://t.co/5QCEI38dOt

[Greater Oregon SPJ @SPJOregon]

Mark your calendar: After a nearly 3 years, SPJ Oregon is hosting its annual conference in person at the University of Oregon campus on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Join us for a full day of training and discussion about journalism in Oregon. Masks required.

[Rachel Alexander @rachelwalexande]

I hate watching today's local news carnage. And a reminder to any Oregon journos - @SPJOregon has a layoff fund, we can kick you a bit of $ for bills while you're figuring out your next move. Deets on our website, https://t.co/tdTXHd94mF

[Katy Sword @KatySword]

Fellow writers, burnt-out journalists, communicators alike: Portland State's @MaseehCollege is hiring a Communication Manager! Can confirm benefits are outstanding and it's a union position to boot. Feel free to reach out if you have questions!

https://t.co/AiPiK6BylQ

[Rachel Alexander @rachelwalexande]

Oregon journalists - @SPJOregon is seeking examples of times when a high public records fee deterred or stopped you from reporting on something in the public interest. DM me with examples or email to [email protected].

[Katy Sword @KatySword]

@CalleyNHair At least she's kind enough to get it out of the way of a very chill, casual gathering scheduled for ... 14 days? 🙃