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Jane McDonnell

Jane McDonnell

As executive director, Jane oversees and manages the day-to-day operations of the world’s largest membership organization of digital journalists, working closely with the Board of Directors. Her purview includes membership, partnerships, global community outreach, budgeting and revenue generation, fundraising and development, the Online Journalism Awards, and providing vision for ONA’s state-of-the-art annual conference.

Online News Association opens call for 2016 Board of Director nominations

By Jane McDonnell on July 22, 2015

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The Online News Association is pleased to call for nominations for the six seats open for the 2016-17 Board of Directors. Participation on the ONA Board of Directors is a unique … Read more.

What makes a winning OJA entry? Let's start with great journalism

By Jane McDonnell on May 19, 2015

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We’re often asked what makes an entry an Online Journalism Awards winner. There is no single magic formula, but there is an overriding philosophy: great journalism that best leverages the … Read more.

2015 OJAs: New awards for students, sports

By Jane McDonnell on May 7, 2015

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by Joshua Hatch, OJA Chair and ONA Board Vice President We are excited to announce our 2015 Online Journalism Awards, with 37 categories and $60,000 in prize money. Building on … Read more.

ONA, Poynter Announce First Class of 25 for Women's Leadership Academy

By Jane McDonnell on March 10, 2015

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WASHINGTON DC — The Online News Association (ONA) and The Poynter Institute are pleased to announce the premiere class of 25 women leaders selected for the tuition-free ONA-Poynter Leadership Academy … Read more.

Selecting the first Women's Leadership Academy cohort: Phew

By Jane McDonnell on March 9, 2015

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We knew it was going to be hard. But this hard? Based on events over the past year, it didn’t take superior powers of observation to see that the tuition-free … Read more.

Applications Open for ONA-Poynter Women's Leadership Academy

By Jane McDonnell on January 12, 2015

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The Online News Association (ONA) and the Poynter Institute are now accepting applications for the ONA-Poynter Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media. Led by prominent women leaders in the startup, … Read more.

ONA statement on Charlie Hebdo: Why 'Je Suis Charlie'

By Jane McDonnell on January 8, 2015

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Yesterday’s murders at the magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris were not just an attack on journalism, they were yet another declaration of open warfare on free speech. Journalists who take … Read more.

Irving Washington promoted to ONA Deputy Director

By Jane McDonnell on January 7, 2015

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It’s with great pleasure that we announce Irving Washington has been promoted to Deputy Director. In his new role, Irving will act as ONA’s second-in-command and a key contributor to … Read more.

What makes a winning Challenge Fund entry? Imagination

By Jane McDonnell on November 4, 2014

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Music, maps and mold. That may not entirely sum up what we were shooting for when we opened applications last year for the first Challenge Fund for Innovation in Journalism … Read more.

2015 James Foley Award to honor unsung heroes: conflict reporters

By Jane McDonnell on October 2, 2014

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Video produced by Matthew Geer All too often, it takes a searing, unthinkable image to make the public aware of the dangers a unique breed of journalists face daily. On … Read more.

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