A warm welcome & big round of applause of our WLA Class of 2026! 🥳

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Introducing the 2026 cohort of the Women’s Leadership Accelerator! The 28 women and nonbinary journalists chosen for the 2026 cohort represent five countries outside the United States and 11 states in the U.S. Learn about the cohort: www.journalists.org/news/2026-wo...

New title. New team. Now what? @journalists.org's 🆕 Adaptive Leadership course gives first-time managers practical, essential tools for leading through change. Limited spots available. Registration closes soon. Register here: www.journalists.org/events/adapt...

Journos/editors: Want to reach new audiences & feel more confident on 🎥 ? @journalists.org’s Social Video for Journalists course is a hands-on, skills-first program for today's platforms. 6️⃣ modules, a video project & portfolio feedback. See deets & register ASAP here: online-ne.ws/socialvideoc...

✨Celebrate the stories, the newsrooms, and the journalism that left an impact by submitting work to the Online Journalism Awards ✨. The final deadline is this Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT (3:59 a.m. UTC). Learn more and submit here: awards.journalists.org

Tomorrow (May 12) is the last day to submit your work to the OJAs with discounted pricing. After tomorrow, the price goes up! The final deadline to submit is Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT (3:59 a.m. UTC). Learn more and submit: awards.journalists.org

The Online Journalism Awards – Honoring the Best of Digital Journalism

The OJAs honor excellence in digital journalism around the world, with 53 awards across 23 categories.

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Tomorrow is the big day! Rebuild Local News and @journalists.org are co-hosting a webinar on the state policies shaping local news in 2026, along with practical guidance for newsroom leaders, journalists and media advocates on how to effectively engage with legislators. Register below:

Rebuild Local News@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Local News Day is one week away! 📣 Join Rebuild Local News + @journalists.org on Thursday, April 9 at 3:30 p.m. ET for a webinar on the leading policy models shaping support for community newsrooms in 2026, and how to engage state policymakers. Register Now: www.journalists.org/events/2026-...

Local News Day is one week away! 📣 Join Rebuild Local News + @journalists.org on Thursday, April 9 at 3:30 p.m. ET for a webinar on the leading policy models shaping support for community newsrooms in 2026, and how to engage state policymakers. Register Now: www.journalists.org/events/2026-...

🆕 ONA26 🔥 News drop: So thrilled to announce that Sasha-Ann Simons from WBEZ Chicago will host a fireside chat with the Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, on the main stage a week from today! Very excited about this vital conversation! online-ne.ws/mayor-of-chi...

Field Foundation has complimentary registrations available for grant recipients attending the ONA @journalists.org conference in Chicago. If you are a journalist with a Field Foundation-funded news outlet and would like to attend, please email rcastro@fieldfoundation.org by Monday, March 23.

ONA stands with Press-Freedom Coalition and Calls for the Immediate Release of journalist Estefany Rodriguez. Read our statement: online-ne.ws/release-este...

🆕 We’re hiring! @journalists.org is seeking an ambitious and relationship-driven Development Manager to manage and strengthen our fundraising efforts. See details here: online-ne.ws/development and apply by Friday, April 3!

The Getting Closer Deadline for ONA26 ends TODAY so don’t delay! Starting tomorrow the registration price increases from $495 to $600. Now is your last chance to get discounted passes!  ona26.journalists.org/register

So please to share that @journalists.org is a founding partner of the inaugural Local News Day on April 9, 2026. This is nationwide push to support trusted local journalism. Learn more here: www.journalists.org/news/ona-pro...

Today at 2pm ET: @rcfp.org's Jen Nelson leads a virtual workshop for journalists covering immigration enforcement, explaining legally grounded strategies for newsgathering — especially when interacting with law enforcement. Presented by @journalists.org, IWMF, and @fordfoundation.org. RSVP:

On Jan. 22, @rcfp.org's Jen Nelson will lead a virtual training on covering immigration enforcement — helping journalists plan ahead, make real-time decisions, and stay protected in unpredictable environments. Presented by @journalists.org and IWMF, with support from @fordfoundation.org. RSVP 👇

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⏰ Last call for Early Bird registration! Today is the final day for ONA members to register for #ONA26 at the early bird rate of $375! You’ll be saving $120 on registration. Join us in Chicago for 3️⃣ days of learning, networking and shaping the future of journalism. ona26.journalists.org/register/

Such an amazing deal! @journalists.org is getting in on Cyber Monday, too! Register to attend #ONA26 at the discounted rate of $350, regardless of your membership status, using promo code CYBERMON at ona26.journalists.org/register

In this week's ONA Weekly newsletter, we've compiled some resources for those impacted by recent layoffs. Having a support system is so essential, now more than ever. We also want to hear how you’re doing. What resources are you finding most helpful right now? journalists.org/2025/11/05/o...

ONA Weekly #586: We’re here for you, whatever comes next – Online News Association

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Nothing says "journalism that meets the moment" more than a conversation between @niketa.bsky.social and @theonion.com' @bencollins.bsky.social at #ONA25 on the anniversary of 9/11, a day after two deadly school shootings. The Onion is now the 13th-largest print newspaper in the United States!

ONA is stepping up to become journalism's essential hub for adaptive leadership across all roles and functions in our field. Read a letter from our Executive Director/CEO Niketa Patel (@niketa.bsky.social) as she introduces ONA's new three-year strategic: journalists.org/2025/09/09/l...

Letter from Niketa Patel: Introducing ONA’s new strategic plan – Online News Association

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.

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Honored to be featured in @susanmcp.bsky.social’s #CONNECTED newsletter this week! Subscribe for more interviews with Connectors around the world who are driving change by building community, breaking barriers, and leading with compassion. bit.ly/4gFmp0d

⚜️ Can’t wait to host everyone in New Orleans soon! Still need to snag your ticket to #ONA25? Lock in our Getting Closer registration rate ahead of Friday, August 8 before prices go up! ona25.journalists.org/register/

At #ONA25 in New Orleans, you’ll find practical sessions and future-forward conversations to shape your next journalism project, how you lead a team or even your career trajectory. Get the four-day conference pass by Aug. 8 before registration reaches full price. ona25.journalists.org/register/

Congrats on a great run, Dave. Excited to hear more about your next brilliant chapter 👏🏽

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Dear Jeff Bezos …

We know journalists love a deadline, but don’t let this one pass you by: Submit your best work from the past year for consideration in the 2025 Online Journalism Awards by May 15: awards.journalists.org/awards/ #OJA25

Explore the Categories of the Online Journalism Awards

This page lists all categories for the Online Journalism Awards and includes detailed descriptions of each category. Submit Your Entries There are two new OJA categories in 2025: Excellence in Science...

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🍑 Hey journos in ATL! Join ONA ATL’s 🆓 AI/SEO event with Ryan Restivo at @wsbtv2.bsky.social on Wednesday, April 16 next week. Come for YESEO training but stay for the networking & nibbles. See you there & RSVP now 🤖 www.eventbrite.com/e/improve-yo...

Improve Your Stories Discoverability with a FREE app — YESEO

Learn the free YESEO app with hands-on training. Since its launch in 2023, the app has improved SEO for over 14k stories.

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🏆 Submissions are open for the 2025 Online Journalism Awards! This year's awards include 2️⃣4️⃣ categories. All entries to the 2025 OJAs are due on Thursday, May 15 🏆 awards.journalists.org/2025/04/03/c...

Call for entries to the 2025 Online Journalism Awards

Submit entries to 24 categories, including new awards for Excellence in Science Reporting and Innovation in Revenue Strategy

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⏰ The suggestion box deadline for ONA25 is today so get your pitches in! We're looking for pitches for skill-building workshops, case studies & larger convos (1-5 panelists) to shape the program for @journalists.org annual conference in Sept. in New Orleans ⚜️ ona25.journalists.org/make-submiss...

ONA25 Suggestion Box — ONA25

The ONA25 Suggestion Box is the opportunity for ONA members, online news journalists and the general public to make public submissions of ideas for our annual conference, running Sept. 10-13 in New Or...

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Congrats to @aajaofficial.bsky.social Executive Leadership Program grad @niketa.bsky.social on her next adventure as @journalists.org's next Executive Director / CEO! Love seeing more diverse leader running journalism orgs! journalists.org/2025/03/20/n...

Niketa Patel appointed Executive Director/CEO of the Online News Association

Niketa brings over 20 years of experience in newsrooms, the technology sector and journalism education

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Big news! 🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Niketa Patel (@niketa.bsky.social) as the new Executive Director/CEO of ONA, effective March 31. Niketa has long been a champion of our mission and brings deep experience in newsrooms, tech and journalism education. Read more. journalists.org/2025/03/20/n...

Niketa Patel appointed Executive Director/CEO of the Online News Association at a pivotal moment for journalism – Online News Association

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...

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