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    Niketa Patel appointed Executive Director/CEO of the Online News Association at a pivotal moment for journalism

    The Online News Association (ONA) is excited to announce Niketa Patel as its new Executive Director/CEO, effective March 31. Niketa is an accomplished digital journalist and widely respected expert in … Read more.

    ONA launches 9-week GenAI course for three newsroom roles

    Artificial intelligence is already transforming how news is reported and distributed, and along with those changes, reshaping newsroom teams and job functions. What does that mean for your role in … Read more.

    ONA joins over 40 journalism groups in condemning government attacks against the press

    The Online News Association (ONA), along with more than 40 organizations that champion journalists and the public’s right to know, released a joint statement led by the Society of Professional … Read more.

    Remembering Jeanne Brooks

    Jeanne Brooks, a former staff member at the Online News Association whose contributions propelled the organization’s early growth and success driving innovation at the intersection of journalism and tech, passed … Read more.

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