ONA Weekly #231

By on October 31, 2018

Apply for the Women’s Leadership Accelerator

Applications are now open for the 2019 Women’s Leadership Accelerator. The Accelerator is a tuition-free, yearlong program aimed at advancing women in digital journalism. The program kicks off with a week of immersive programming Feb. 10-15, 2019, in Los Angeles. Throughout the year, participants will focus on a challenge specific to their careers and receive support and coaching from ONA. The program culminates in a workshop at ONA’s annual conference in New Orleans — registration, travel and lodging for ONA19 are provided.

ONA Local in Argentina

We are excited to welcome ONA Argentina to the ONA Local network! The group will host its first meetup this Friday, Nov. 2, in Buenos Aires. The meetup is open to all journalism and technology enthusiasts and will be a chance to network as well as discuss the types of events and topics ONA Argentina should focus on. If you are in the area, RSVP and learn how to get involved.

Designing a Texas feel for ONA18

We heard from many people how much they loved the branding for ONA18. This week on Framework, ONA Senior Digital Manager Adam Nekola looks back at the design process — from sketches and photo inspiration to a design system that’s is cohesive, flexible and creative. Read more on Framework, and stay tuned for updates about the look and feel of ONA19!

Upcoming events

ONA Local groups regularly host events for digital journalists all over the world. Find a group near you or learn how to start a new one.

Jobs for journalists

ONA’s Career Center is an excellent resource for jobs in digital journalism. Recent postings include:

What we’re reading

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Karolle Rabarison

Karolle Rabarison is ONA's Director of Communications. She collaborates across the team to connect the journalism community to emerging tech and leadership training, networking, industry trends, and career development resources.