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Jennifer Royer

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Associate Executive Director at Society of Professional Journalists
📍 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Jennifer Royer is the Associate Executive Director for the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), leveraging over 15 years of experience in nonprofit communications and marketing. She helps lead a fully remote national team and holds a Bachelors Degree from Indiana State University. Colleagues describe her as professional, diplomatic, and a strong mentor.

Outside of her dedication to journalism, Jennifer is a passionate and lifelong fan of the Indiana Pacers basketball team. She actively celebrates the teams grit and determination on social media, showcasing her local pride and interest in sports.

Unique fact: She is a two-time recipient of the Society of Professional Journalists Presidents Award for outstanding contributions to the profession.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Associate Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Priorities

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Journalism Advocacy
Passionate about protecting journalism as a cornerstone of democracy, she actively advocates for legislation like the PRESS Act to support reporters and government accountability.
Nonprofit Communications
Her career is centered on leading communications and marketing for nonprofits and higher education, including roles at the SPJ, IUPUI, and the NCAA.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Associate Executive Director
Society of Professional Journalists
8-2022 - 5-2024
Interim Executive Director
Society of Professional Journalists
6-2022 - 9-2022
Senior Director of Communications
Society of Professional Journalists
12-2011 - 12-2012
Communications Manager
IUPUI
8-2004 - 11-2010
Associate Director of Public and Media Relations
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
In the press

Media appearances

Society Of Professional Journalists Faces Deficits, May Move .... Featured in MediaPost
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The Society of Professional Journalists faces a “dire situation”. Featured in Nieman Lab
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Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Indiana State University
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