ONA Weekly #547: Three Focus Areas For 2025

By on February 5, 2025

Three focus areas for 2025

We’re excited to share how we’re focusing ONA’s programming in 2025—what to expect and how you can get involved. From our regular virtual learning and networking events to the in-person conference in New Orleans, our work will lean into three areas that will impact every role in journalism in the next few years: artificial intelligence, climate and resilience. Whether you lead strategy for a large newsroom or produce an independent newsletter, we’ll convene timely conversations with peers and connect you to relevant resources that will help you get a clear view of how these themes show up in your role and how to prioritize. Read more from Director of Programs Meghan Murphy.

Understanding the AI butterfly effect

This Friday, Feb. 7, join us to discuss the implications of new AI models like DeepSeek on journalism and the information ecosystem. We’re excited to hear insights from Garance Burke, Global Investigative Journalist at the AP; Josh Brandau, CEO of Nota; and Nicholas Diakopoulos, Director of the Computational Journalism Lab at Northwestern University, and also look forward to your contributions to the conversation. Register now.

Remembering Jeanne Brooks

“A force for good, force for change and genuine ally”—that was Jeanne Brooks, a former ONA staff member who built programs and partnerships that significantly contributed to ONA’s early growth and success. Jeanne passed away on Jan. 5. Learn about her legacy at ONA.

From the ONA Slack

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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:

What we’re watching in AI tech

Elsewhere on our radar

Support ONA

There are many ways to help sustain ONA’s mission to drive innovation in digital journalism: