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Featured at ONA25: Covering race, gender and climate 20 years after Katrina — ONA25 The climate crisis is the defining story of our time, reshaping every aspect of our lives and our journalism work. At this year’s Online News Association annual conference—ONA25, Sept. 10-13 in New Or...

Just announced! ✨Race, Gender and Climate: Reflections on Katrina 20 Years Later ✨ — a featured session at #ONA25 with Errin Haines (@19thnews.org), Terry Baquet and Halle Parker (@veritenews.org) and Melissa Harris-Perry (@wakeforest.bsky.social).

Learn more: ona25.journalists.org/2025/08/06/f...

Register — ONA25 The ONA annual conference offers a platform for thousands of journalists, technologists, newsroom leaders and other changemakers to be in community and shape the industry’s future. We rely on…

From newsroom managers and product leaders to independent journalists thriving in the creator market, you’ll find your people and fresh ideas to boost your work at ONA25 in New Orleans. Register by Aug. 8 before the price increase. ona25.journalists.org/register/

Call for nominations: 2025 ONA Community Award - Online Journalism Awards Each year we invite members of the Online News Association to nominate peers for the ONA Community Award, a special recognition for an individual, small team or community that has made extraordinary…

ONA members, who do you want to see recognized with the 2025 ONA Community Award? This award honors an individual or small team that creates and fosters inclusive journalism communities and workplaces. Submit your nomination by Thursday, Aug. 7.

#ONA25, Sept. 10-13 in New Orleans, is where the journalism community will gather to explore how artificial intelligence, climate change and resilience will impact every role in the industry. Register by Aug. 8: 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/

See you at ONA25 in New Orleans, Sept. 10-13! Discounted "Getting Closer" registration for ONA members ends Thursday, Aug. 7. Your conference pass is waiting: ona25.journalists.org/register

🚨 APPLY! Join the Project C Creator Cohort @ ONA25 Registration, travel, coaching, and connection included!

APPLY NOW! Project C is bringing a cohort to #ONA25 — and thanks to @lenfestinstitute.org + @journalists.org — we’ll cover your costs to attend. Travel, lodging, registration + creator-focused events included. Apply by July 18: projectc.beehiiv.com/p/apply-join...

MJ Bear Fellowship Program – Online News Association The fellowship identifies and supports digital journalists under 30 whose work represent the best of digital news.

‼️ Deadline this week: Apply for the 2025 MJ Bear Fellowship by Thursday, June 26.

The program honors and supports journalists under age 30 who are leading creative and innovative digital news projects, and kicks off with a trip to ONA25 in New Orleans. Learn more.
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Recipe for a perfect weekend:

(1) Securing discounted* registration to ONA25 in New Orleans
ona25.journalists.org/register/

*Early Bird ends midnight today, June 20!

Explore the ONA25 schedule and register today! ONA25 is happening Sept. 10-13 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

ONA’s annual conference offers fantastic networking and learning sessions with practical tips you’ll actually want to apply to your work. See the sessions and speakers confirmed so far. ona25.journalists.org/schedule/

📣🤩 Early Bird registration ends TODAY, JUNE 20 📣 🤩

We look forward to seeing you at ONA25 in New Orleans this September.

Don't miss the last chance to get conference passes at the most affordable price — Early Bird registration ends midnight today, June 20. ona25.journalists.org/register/

🚨 Early bird ends soon! ONA members, register for ONA25 by this Thursday, June 20, to save ~25% on your conference pass. ona25.journalists.org/register/

Explore a first look at the ONA25 schedule ONA's annual conference is gathering journalism's leaders and changemakers in New Orleans this Sept. 10–13. Register by June 20 to take advantage of the Early Bird rate.

Our program for ONA25 explores the themes of AI, climate and resilience in journalism through their impact on roles across journalism, from leadership to reporting to audience development. See where you—you!—fit in.

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Featured at ONA25: Journalist-turned-CEO Ben Collins on how The Onion is reimagining journalism, one viral satirical headline at a time — ONA25 We are delighted to present Ben Collins, CEO of the legendary satirical news site The Onion, as the first featured speaker at ONA25. The Online News Association’s annual conference is taking place Sep...

📣 @theonion.com's @bencollins.bsky.social will take the main stage at ONA25 in New Orleans. From misinfo and extremism reporter to CEO of a 37-year-old satirical news brand, Ben has sharp takes on how journalists can thrive in a highly-charged media climate.

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ONA25 Start-Up Alley — ONA25

📣 Apply now for a spot in ONA25's Startup Alley in New Orleans. ona25.journalists.org/start-up-all...

For innovators developing media tech, workforce solutions or other tools and services for journalism, this is your chance to showcase your work to the brightest minds and leaders in the industry.

TWO WEEKS left for the Early Bird discount to #ONA25! Join us in New Orleans to learn and network with experts from @apnews.com, @grist.org, @spotlightdelaware.bsky.social, @ajplus.net and others.

Get to know the schedule lineup so far: ona25.journalists.org/2025/05/29/f...

What I've Learned About 60,000+ Headlines – ONA Events

💡 What @ryanrestivo.bsky.social Has Learned About 60,000+ Headlines
🗓️ Tuesday, June 3
📍 Online

Building the AI-powered YESEO app over the past couple of years means data, data, data and insights about effective headlines. Learn with us tomorrow.
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Explore a first look at the ONA25 schedule ONA's annual conference is gathering journalism's leaders and changemakers in New Orleans this Sept. 10–13. Register by June 20 to take advantage of the Early Bird rate.

It's here! Explore a first look at the #ONA25 program, with sessions across this year’s themes of AI, climate and resilience in journalism—and opportunities for networking meetups, career advice and the always-popular Table Talks.

See the lineup so far. ona25.journalists.org/2025/05/29/f...

💡 6 lecciones de los periodistas más innovadores de Europa
🗓️ JUEVES, 29 MAYO
📍 Online

José Alberto García Avilés, recorre 16 países europeos para entrevistar y conocer de primera mano a una treintena de periodistas que destacan por su trayectoria. journalists.org/event/6-lecc...

Deadline reminder: Submissions to the 2025 Online Journalism Awards are due this Thursday, May 22. Explore 24 award categories and tell us about the projects you’re especially proud of. awards.journalists.org

The ONA (@journalists.org) + @nikitaroy.bsky.social’s Newsroom Robots AI Leadership Summit begins! A room full of amazingly talented people pioneering the future of journalism.

📣 Great news and deadline alert! You now have one more week to submit your entries to the 2025 Online Journalism Awards.

We’re looking to honor projects across 24 award categories. Enter your best journalism by the extended deadline on THURSDAY, MAY 22: journalists.secure-awards.com/a/organizati...

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...

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

Excellence in Collaboration and Partnerships - Online Journalism Awards This award honors newsrooms and companies who have formed partnerships or collaborations to cover a topic or story with a digital focus. Entries should include documentation from each partner in the…

Group projects can get a bad rap (IYKYK), but we’ve seen incredible journalism emerge from collaboration between newsrooms of all sizes. We're seeking entries that showcase great partnerships for the 2025 Online Journalism Awards. Submit by Thursday, May 15.
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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

We know your team has produced journalism worth celebrating. Tell us about your favorite projects and wins—from audio innovations to climate reporting to effective partnerships. Entries to the Online Journalism Awards are due May 15. awards.journalists.org/2025/04/03/c... #OJA25

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

The Excellence in AI Innovation category in the 2025 Online Journalism Awards spotlights the boldest ways journalists are implementing or developing AI tools, whether to streamline workflows or engage audiences in new ways. Submit your entry by May 15. awards.journalists.org/2025/04/03/c... #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…

Get global recognition for your newsroom’s best investigative work, visual storytelling and audience engagement. The deadline to submit entries to the 2025 Online Journalism Awards is May 15—explore the categories and start your entries today. 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…

Pulling together an entry for the Online Journalism Awards takes careful reflection. It’s time well invested to articulate your expertise and demonstrate the impact of your work to industry peers, your communities and potential funders. Find your award category: awards.journalists.org/awards/ #OJA25

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

Science reporting, revenue models, community engagement, AI innovation—there's a category for you in the Online Journalism Awards. Submit your best journalism work by May 15. awards.journalists.org/2025/04/03/c... #OJA25

Mini-Lab: Advanced Prompt Writing – ONA Events

Tomorrow's AI Mini-Lab session with @mikereilley.bsky.social is a guided opportunity to practice advanced prompt writing while building a no-code website on a topic of your choosing (or no clear topic at all?). The session is April 9 at 2 p.m. ET. Register now.