ONA Weekly #473: Honoring OJAs Finalists

How to watch #OJA23

We’re eager to celebrate the winners and finalists of the 2023 Online Journalism Awards (#OJA23)! Learn how to watch the two-part celebrations.

First, join us for a virtual celebration for the 2023 Online Journalism Awards, covering 17 of the 23 categories.

Your hosts will be Imaeyen Ibanga, Presenter, Documentarian, & Senior Producer at AJ+, and LaSharah Bunting, CEO and Executive Director at ONA. Cheer on and support those nominated as finalists, and congratulate the winners on their amazing work!

Then, winners in the remaining six OJA categories will be announced at the Online Journalism Awards Ceremony and Banquet taking place Saturday, Aug. 26, in Philadelphia with host Gene Demby from NPR. Buy tickets to attend in person (as a standalone ticket or added on to ONA23: Philadelphia registration) or livestream the event that evening.

OJA finalists: Immersive Storytelling

Speaking of OJAs finalists, this week we’re highlighting the finalists in the newly expanded category Excellence in Immersive and Emerging Technology Storytelling. This award honors storytelling that can include the use of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, AI chatbots, augmented reality, mixed reality, 360 video or other emerging media.

Explore the projects:

3D analysis shows how Israeli troops fired into group of civilians, The Washington Post
A Cathedral of Sound, The New York Times
The Chain of Failures That Left 17 Dead in a Bronx Apartment Fire, The New York Times

Take a look at all 194 finalists for the 2023 awards.

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Looking for your next opportunity?

The ONA23 Resume Drop is open – add your submission now! This is open regardless of whether you’re registered for our conference.

This resource will only be shared with participating ONA23: Philadelphia and ONA23: Onward recruiters and program representatives who are looking to discuss jobs, internships, academic programs and fellowships with ONA community members.

Want to promote a job, fellowship or education program at ONA23? There are many ways to connect with opportunity seekers in the ONA community. Options include becoming an ONA23 recruiter with exclusive access to ONA23 Resume Drop listings or placing listings on the ONA23 Big Board, our on-site job board in Philadelphia. Contact Jessica Strelitz for details.

Reminder: Board voting eligibility deadline

Become an ONA member by Aug. 10 so that you’ll be eligible to cast a ballot in our 2024-25 Board of Directors election. We have nine new candidates and six incumbents running for six seats – make sure your voice is heard!

Voting will begin for members on Aug. 14, when we will email your unique election passcodes (which can also be found in the ONA member portal). Then, use an electronic ballot to vote through Sept. 7.

On the calendar

Aug. 10: Board voting eligibility deadline
Aug. 14: Board election begins
Aug. 17: 2023 Online Journalism Awards: Virtual winners announcement
Aug. 23–26: ONA23: Philadelphia
Aug. 26: 2023 Online Journalism Awards Ceremony and Banquet
Sept. 7: Board election ends
Sept. 28–29: ONA23: Onward (Virtual)

Career opportunities

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

Executive Editor, C&EN BrandLab, American Chemical Society
Tech Reporter & Economy Reporter, CalMatters
Social Video Producer, ProPublica
Assistant or Associate Professor in Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism, Emerson College
Graphic Artist & Sports Columnist, The Seattle Times
Director of Annual Giving, The Connecticut Mirror
Data Specialist, Environmental Investigations Unit, Pulitzer Center
Audience Editor, Pew Research Center

On our radar

How Documented incorporated audience needs into product research, Ankita Mukhopadhyay for the News Product Alliance
Journalists and mental health: An API resource guide, American Press Institute
Meta will remove legit news from Facebook and Instagram in Canada — but may leave the bad stuff up, Laura Hazard Owen for Nieman Lab
Why some publishers are reducing their podcast slate to try to grow their audio businesses, Sara Guaglione for Digiday
Hispanic and Black News Media Fact Sheet, Pew Research Center

Directory spotlight

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Dozens of technology companies, foundations, consultants and journalism organizations contribute to ONA’s mission throughout the year. Explore our Industry Directory to discover new tools and potential partners, or learn how to get listed.

Support ONA

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