The Sacramento Press recently announced its third annual Journalism Open, a unique contest for local amateur journalists:
Holding true to its strong belief in community engagement, The Sacramento Press accepts writers of all skill levels to enter the Journalism Open. This pro-am approach allows the community to report on a wide range of issues that are most important to and affect local neighborhoods. Stories can range from insight on an upcoming City Council election to a favorite landmark in the Sacramento region. The Journalism Open encourages participants to report on stories that they are passionate about – reiterating that no story is too small.
2011 grand prize winner Isaac Gonzalez parlayed his success into the launch of ranSACkedmedia.com. Continue reading “Sac Press contest awards local writers”