Sean Connolly, Digital Manager
Sean joined the Online News Association in August 2010. As Digital Manager, he oversees the development, design, maintenance and administration of all of ONA’s websites. He also maintains the membership system, administers all ecommerce transactions and manages ONA’s digital infrastructure. Sean also implements online registration for the annual conference, as well as the annual Online Journalism Awards entry and judging processes.
Before ONA, Sean completed an M.A. in Journalism from American University. During that time, he interned at USA TODAY, helped produce student newscasts and a weekly online publication and covered the D.C. area as a multimedia reporter.
Sean has a passion for digital journalism, with a particular interest in database-driven work and documentary-style personal storytelling. He likes building websites and shooting and editing video.
Sean holds two Bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the College of Charleston in Charleston, S.C.
