ONA Weekly #538: ONA Launches Executive Director/CEO Search

By on November 20, 2024

ONA launches Executive Director/CEO search

We are excited to begin the formal search for ONA’s next Executive Director/CEO to lead us into our next phase of development and strengthen our impact in the journalism community. The ideal candidate is an experienced and strategic leader, an industry spokesperson, a relationship-builder, a fundraiser and an organizational manager. View the full position description.

Interested candidates can apply by sending a cover letter and resume with all work and educational history to CEOsearch@journalists.org. Review of applications will begin immediately, and we encourage candidates to express their interest by January 1, 2025, for full consideration.

10 years of Metrics for News

In a new blog post, API Director of Product of Strategy Liz Worthington shares how Metrics for News (MFN) has grown into an indispensable content analytics tool for news publishers around the world to understand what, why and how audiences engage with their work. Read about MFN’s impact and what’s next a decade on and join us Thursday, Dec. 5, to hear directly from newsrooms that have successfully leveraged it to strengthen their journalism.

Election Urgent Care safety helpline

If you’re a U.S.-based journalist or news outlet covering U.S. election-related issues and need safety support, the recently launched Election Urgent Care safety helpline is available to help. Email urgentcare@electionsos.org with the word “SAFETY” in the subject line to connect with a team of safety experts providing support for digital, physical, psychosocial and legal concerns—from dealing with doxing, threats and arrests to preparing for risky assignments.

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