ONA welcomes our new Digital Director
We’re delighted to introduce
Trevor Knoblich, who joined us this week in the role of Digital Director.
Trevor comes to us from FrontlineSMS, a Knight News Challenge winner, where as Media Project Director he built relationships with journalists and media companies seeking text-based mobile solutions worldwide and developed training and media-specific products for use in developing countries.
His prior experience saw him traveling around the globe to coordinate emergency response for Lutheran World Relief, and doing investigative reporting as Associate Editor for the Risk Policy Report, Inside Washington Publishers. He holds a BS in Journalism, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Ohio State University.
His wide-ranging background in journalism, international development and project coordination and his work in information and communication technology make him a great fit for ONA. Trevor will be responsible for programming for our annual conference, as well as working closely with our Digital Manager on developing our web properties, and with our Senior Communications Manager and Strategic Partnerships Manager in growing our community and seeking out relationships that help build digital journalists’ skills.
ONA joins brief in Google wiretap case
Along with 24 other media organizations, ONA joined a brief arguing that Google not be allowed to seal all court documents relating to a class-action civil suit against the search engine giant. Users of Google’s gmail service are accusing the company of violating wiretap laws. In responding to the suit, Google has asked the U.S. District Court for Northern California to seal all documents. The lawyers bringing the suit did not argue against the motion, so ONA and our media colleagues are doing so. Learn more about recent actions by ONA’s Legal Committee.
Come party with ONA at SXSW
Headed to SXSW Interactive? Join us at the The Awesomest Journalism Party. Ever. IV. Where Journalism X Technology @ SXSW on Saturday, March 8, at the Palm Door. We’ll be there from 5 to 8 p.m. and you’ll want to get there early, since this party hits capacity every year.
Upcoming ONA Local events
More Opportunities for Journalists
- The John S. Knight Fellows at Stanford are seeking feedback on their journalism challenges, which are currently in the refinement stage. Check out the Knight Fellows’ work and comment.
- The deadline for the $5,000 Ancil Payne Awards for Ethics in Journalism is March 3. Apply now.
- The Freedom of Expression Awards will be held March 20 in London. Get your ticket now.
