The Online News Association (ONA) has joined the Rebuild Local News Coalition, deepening a shared commitment to ensuring communities nationwide have access to reliable, high-quality local journalism. For ONA, this … Read more.
Introducing the 2025 cohort of the Women’s Leadership Accelerator
Meet the 26 journalism changemakers who will receive leadership training and coaching from ONA.
The Online News Association is excited to announce the 2025 cohort of the Women’s Leadership Accelerator (#ONAWLA). The Accelerator is an intensive program of mentoring, discussion and learning from some … Read more.
ONA Update: Meghan Murphy Named Head of Programs
The Online News Association (ONA), one of the largest nonprofit membership organizations advancing journalism leadership and technology innovation, is pleased to announce the promotion of Meghan Murphy to Head of … Read more.
Letter from Niketa Patel: Introducing ONA’s new strategic plan
As my six-month anniversary at the helm of ONA approaches, I’m excited to share that we’ve been hard at work putting together our new three-year strategic plan. Our new north … Read more.
Announcing the candidates in the 2026-27 ONA Board of Directors election
Online News Association members to cast votes from Sept. 10–Oct. 2.
We are pleased to introduce the candidates running for seats on the Online News Association’s 2026-27 Board of Directors. Candidates were selected by the board’s Governance Committee from a pool … Read more.
Introducing the 2025 MJ Bear Fellows
The Online News Association is excited to announce the 2025 MJ Bear Fellows—six journalists under age 30 who are pushing innovation in digital news. Honoring the legacy of founding ONA … Read more.
Andrew Fitzgerald is the new ONA Board Vice President; Ryan Kellett joins the board leadership as Treasurer
The Online News Association’s Board of Directors has elected Andrew Fitzgerald, Senior Vice President of Streaming Video Services at Hearst Television, as the new ONA Board Vice President, and Ryan … Read more.
Joint statement on the importance of journalism ethics in a well-functioning democracy
The Online News Association has joined the Society of Professional Journalists and over 50 organizations that advocate for press freedom in a joint statement that reaffirms the vital role of … Read more.
Niketa Patel appointed Executive Director/CEO of the Online News Association at a pivotal moment for journalism
New chief executive brings over 20 years of experience in newsrooms, the technology sector and journalism education
The Online News Association (ONA) is excited to announce Niketa Patel as its new Executive Director/CEO, effective March 31. Niketa is an accomplished digital journalist and widely respected expert in … Read more.
ONA launches 9-week GenAI course for three newsroom roles
Apply to join a pilot program tailored to audience engagement practitioners, visual journalists and newsroom managers
Artificial intelligence is already transforming how news is reported and distributed, and along with those changes, reshaping newsroom teams and job functions. What does that mean for your role in … Read more.