Digital journalism leaders gathered for four days of learning and networking at the 2022 Online News Association Conference (ONA22), held Sept. 21-24 in Los Angeles and online. Attendees shared their … Read more.
ONA22 in pictures
Photo highlights from four days of learning, networking and inspiration at ONA's annual conference in Los Angeles
More than 1,700 people joined the 2022 Online News Association Conference (ONA22) this September in Los Angeles and online. Attendees included journalists, technologists, journalism funders, media executives, educators, entrepreneurs, students … Read more.
Kristen Reed elected to the ONA Board of Directors; five incumbents re-elected
Ashley Alvarado, Rubina Madan Fillion, Rodney Gibbs, Niketa Patel and Imaeyen Ibanga re-elected
Members of the Online News Association, the world’s largest membership organization of digital journalists, elected Kristen Reed, Content Director at TEGNA , and re-elected five incumbents to the 2023-24 Board … Read more.
Announcing winners in the 2022 Online Journalism Awards
General Excellence honorees include The Boston Globe, LAist, The Trace and Mission Local
Outstanding coverage of the climate crisis, data privacy, caregiving in the pandemic and Germany’s historical reckoning were among the winners honored in the 2022 Online Journalism Awards (#OJA22) — the Online … Read more.
Meet the candidates in the 2023-24 ONA Board of Directors election
Online News Association members to cast votes from Sept. 12–Oct. 3
We are pleased to introduce the candidates up for election to the Online News Association’s 2023-24 Board of Directors. In all, 12 candidates — five new nominees and seven incumbents … Read more.
165 finalists announced in the 2022 Online Journalism Awards
Celebrating honors for excellence in topical reporting, social media engagement and 21 more categories
We are thrilled to share the finalists for the 2022 Online Journalism Awards (#OJA22) — the premier global awards that have honored excellence and innovation in digital journalism since 2000. Winners for … Read more.
Introducing the 2022 MJ Bear Fellows
Honoring six stand-out journalists under age 30 who are pushing innovation in digital news
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.