The Online News Association today announced the 2022 MJ Bear Fellows, digital journalists under age 30 whose innovative work represents the best of the industry. The yearlong MJ Bear Fellowship … Read more.
Jason Murtha joins ONA as the Director of Technology
The Online News Association (ONA) is pleased to welcome Jason Murtha as the Director of Technology. Jason will develop and lead a cohesive web, technology and data strategy for ONA. … Read more.
Comebacks for the pay transparency naysayers
Scripts to move the conversation forward on pay equity in journalism
The pressure is on for newsrooms to become more transparent with employees about pay. Pay transparency can help build trust, close the gender gap and increase retention. Getting there can … Read more.
Thanking Irving Washington, and looking ahead for ONA
Letter from ONA Board President David Smydra, on behalf of the board of directors
Today, Irving Washington announced that he will leave ONA at the end of the year. Our sadness at Irving’s departure is exceeded only by our gratitude for his 11 years … Read more.
Letter from our CEO: A new season after 11 years of service at ONA
Having grown up in the Midwest, I have a fondness for seasons. The blooms of spring, the heat of summer, the coolness of fall and the chill of winter each … Read more.
ONA welcomes Lauren Anderson as Events and Membership Manager
Events management expert will design attendees' and member experience across ONA's in-person and virtual programs
The Online News Association is pleased to welcome Lauren Anderson as the Events and Membership Manager. Lauren will shape a new role at ONA that is responsible for all aspects … Read more.
Introducing Elizabeth Gabriel, ONA’s first Early Career Board Officer
Local education reporter will begin 18-month term on July 1
We are delighted to introduce Elizabeth Gabriel, who will serve as ONA’s first Early Career Board Officer. Elizabeth will contribute her unique perspective to ONA’s initiatives and programs as she highlights … Read more.
Digital safety snacks: Protect yourself from online abuse with short videos and workshops
A new series from IWMF, ONA and PEN America
As journalists, we’re increasingly expected to have an online presence and engage on social media, which puts us at risk of abuse. Reporters from marginalized backgrounds – including women, people … Read more.
ONA sessions at the International Journalism Festival
IJF returns to Perugia, Italy, on April 6-10
The Online News Association (ONA) is thrilled to contribute programming to the International Journalism Festival, April 6–10 in Perugia, Italy. Europe’s largest annual media event returns to Perugia after a … Read more.
Now open: Submit your pitches to the ONA22 Suggestion Box
Share session and speaker ideas for the 2022 Online News Association Conference (Sept. 21–24)
Planning for the annual Online News Association Conference is community-driven from the start. We are excited to open the ONA22 Suggestion Box to hear about the conversations you want to … Read more.