Please join us in congratulating Hanaa Rifaey’s promotion to Deputy Director! Throughout nearly a decade of service to ONA, Hanaa has played a vital role in supporting our community and … Read more.
ONA Update: Hanaa Rifaey Named Deputy Director
The Online News Association (ONA) is thrilled to announce the promotion of Hanaa Rifaey to Deputy Director. Hanaa has been a member of the ONA team for nearly 10 years, … Read more.
Introducing our program focus areas for 2026 — and how to join the conversation
It’s that time of year again: We’re all taking stock of the year and looking forward to our work ahead. Here at ONA, we’ve been having big conversations about what’s … Read more.
Strengthening Local News: ONA Joins the Rebuild Local News Coalition
The Online News Association (ONA) has joined the Rebuild Local News Coalition, deepening a shared commitment to ensuring communities nationwide have access to reliable, high-quality local journalism. For ONA, this … Read more.
Introducing the 2025 cohort of the Women’s Leadership Accelerator
Meet the 26 journalism changemakers who will receive leadership training and coaching from ONA.
The Online News Association is excited to announce the 2025 cohort of the Women’s Leadership Accelerator (#ONAWLA). The Accelerator is an intensive program of mentoring, discussion and learning from some … Read more.
ONA Update: Meghan Murphy Named Head of Programs
The Online News Association (ONA), one of the largest nonprofit membership organizations advancing journalism leadership and technology innovation, is pleased to announce the promotion of Meghan Murphy to Head of … Read more.
Letter from Niketa Patel: Introducing ONA’s new strategic plan
As my six-month anniversary at the helm of ONA approaches, I’m excited to share that we’ve been hard at work putting together our new three-year strategic plan. Our new north … Read more.
Announcing the candidates in the 2026-27 ONA Board of Directors election
Online News Association members to cast votes from Sept. 10–Oct. 2.
We are pleased to introduce the candidates running for seats on the Online News Association’s 2026-27 Board of Directors. Candidates were selected by the board’s Governance Committee from a pool … Read more.
Introducing the 2025 MJ Bear Fellows
The Online News Association is excited to announce the 2025 MJ Bear Fellows—six journalists under age 30 who are pushing innovation in digital news. Honoring the legacy of founding ONA … Read more.
Andrew Fitzgerald is the new ONA Board Vice President; Ryan Kellett joins the board leadership as Treasurer
The Online News Association’s Board of Directors has elected Andrew Fitzgerald, Senior Vice President of Streaming Video Services at Hearst Television, as the new ONA Board Vice President, and Ryan … Read more.