Fabio Jafet Supports the Society of Professional Journalists

Fabio Jafet began his career as a broadcast news journalist. For 12 years Fabio Jafet covered some of the most shocking and controversial events of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. His desire to get the best story often led to him going undercover to such destinations as Cuba, the Bahamas, Mexico, Australia, and the Middle East. During this time, Fabio Jafet was nominated for 13 News Emmys and won 9 of those nominations. Fabio Jafet was a member of the Society of Professional Journalists while he was working in the field of broadcast news journalism. Fabio Jafet found that meeting colleagues through this professional organization helped him to grow as a journalist. He also valued the camaraderie that the organization encouraged among members.

The Society of Professional Journalists was established in 1909 at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. Membership is encouraged for those who work in broadcast, online, and print journalism. Members also include journalism educators and students interested in journalism as a career. Fabio Jafet supports the mission of the Society of Professional Journalists. The primary mission of the Society of Professional Journalists is to promote the First Amendment of the Constitution. The Society of Professional Journalists is devoted to protecting freedom of speech and freedom of the press as outlined in the Constitution. 

Another aspect of the Society of Professional Journalists that Fabio Jafet endorses is the high standards and code of ethics to which members must adhere. Fabio Jafet believes that journalists have a moral and social obligation to deliver news that is honest and provides quality information to readers. Fabio Jafet feels that the Society of American Journalists encourages members to work vigilantly on perfecting their craft. The Society of American Journalists offers many benefits to its members. A legal defense fund is established that helps journalists involved in access and shield-law cases. A vast member network allows journalists to regularly interact with colleagues. A national conference is held annually. Participants are offered access to multiple educational seminars that are designed to teach new skills, refine existing skills, and encourage interaction with other journalists in a professional and educational setting.