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The countdown is on: ONA24 is Sept. 18-21 in Atlanta! Register now to learn, collaborate and network with 1,600+ of the industry’s leading thinkers and doers.
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Run for the ONA Board of Directors
We are looking for inspiring journalism leaders to join the 2025-26 Board of Directors. Serving on the board is a unique opportunity to help guide ONA’s strategic direction, shape the future of digital journalism and build a stronger industry. To be considered, an ONA member must be nominated by another ONA member by Wednesday, Aug. 28.
How to declare your candidacy:
- Ensure you are an ONA member in good standing.
- Review the nominee criteria and responsibilities required of board members, and have an understanding of ONA’s mission.
- Ask another ONA member to nominate you using the nomination form.
- Complete the candidate form.
ONA members active as of Monday, Sept. 9, will be eligible to cast ballots in this year’s election. Learn more about the election process and timeline.
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Watch the 2024 OJAs winners announcement
 RSVP now for 2024 Online Journalism Awards virtual announcement event happening this Friday, Aug. 16, 1-2 p.m. EDT. Our hosts Imaeyen Ibanga, ONA Board of Directors member and Presenter at AJ+, and LaSharah S. Bunting, ONA CEO and Executive Director, will reveal winners in 18 of the 23 categories that were open for submissions. Explore the finalists and get excited to celebrate your peers.
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Join Democracy Day 2024, get free ONA memberships
 U.S. Democracy Day is partnering with ONA to drive new participation in this year’s nationwide collaboration. The next 25 newsrooms that sign up to participate in Democracy Day between now and Sept. 6 will receive two complimentary ONA memberships for journalists in their organization.
Participating in Democracy Day is easy: We ask that your news organization commit to producing at least one story or piece of content (but we encourage more!) from the Democracy Day content menu on or around Sept. 15, outside of a paywall if you have one. The content menu includes coverage ideas around elections, free speech, civic engagement, newsroom transparency and more. Sign up today to be part of Democracy Day 2024.
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Using AI in video journalism
We’re excited to share a couple of new learning and practice opportunities on good practices for AI in video journalism. Join us for a one-hour training on Monday, Aug. 19, with documentary film and commercial producer Basil Shadid. Then follow it up Thursday, Aug. 22, with a 30-minute Mini Lab session on Leveraging AI for Video Research Synthesis and Pitch Creation, led by Alex Clark, adjunct professor of journalism at Columbia University and producer covering AI and misinformation for CBS News.
Plus, ICYMI: The AI in Journalism Initiative is expanding. Read about the upcoming pilot of AI workshops for local newsrooms; sessions for practical learning, networking and strategy during ONA24; and even more virtual and in-person training opportunities in late 2024 into next year.
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How to build a solo journalism venture (apply by Aug. 28)
If you’re actively looking to shift your career from working in a traditional newsroom to full-time creator journalism, we have the ONA24 session for you: Going Solo: Creator Journalist Workshop (Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.). This deep-dive workshop is designed for mid-career journalists and will guide attendees through a clear action plan for striking out on your own on platforms like Substack and YouTube. Space is limited; apply by Aug. 28 to secure your spot.
Your expert guides include:
- Ryan Y. Kellett, Nieman Fellow 2024-25, Harvard University, and ONA board member
- Liz Kelly Nelson, Journalism Audience, Biz and Content Strategy, Project C
- Caitlin Dewey, Reporter, Links I Would GChat You If We Were Friends
- Blair Hickman, Consultant, Ida Media
Solo work life not your cup of tea? Discover more ONA24 sessions for your professional development needs.
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Career opportunities
ONA’s Career Center is an excellent resource for jobs, fellowships and internships in digital journalism. Recent postings include:
- Managing Editor, Springfield Daily Citizen New!
- Associate News Editor, The Transmitter New!
- Executive Director, Carolina Public Press New!
- Editor in Chief, INDY New!
- Newsletter Editor, Freedom of the Press Foundation
- OPS Outreach Coordinator for the Brechner Center, University of Florida
- Chief Executive Officer, EdSource
- Lead Reporter in Pittsburgh, Technical.ly
- Audience Editor, Social Media & SEO, The Assembly
- Maui Reporter, Local Government, Honolulu Civil Beat
- Faculty (open track/open rank) / Director of the Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy and Innovation, University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media
- Managing editor, MIT Technology Review
- Innovation Team Project Manager, Reynolds Journalism institute
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What we’re watching in AI tech
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Support ONA
There are many ways to help sustain ONA’s mission to drive innovation in digital journalism:
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