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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 👇

⏰ 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

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

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...

Niketa Patel, a Brown woman in a red shirt, speaks to Ben Collins, a man in a black shirt

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!

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.

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...

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 👏🏽

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

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.

🍑 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 🤖

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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

🏆 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...

We have 3️⃣ programmatic focus areas:

🤖 AI
🌎 Climate
💪🏽 Resilience

If you have session or speaker ideas, now is the time to submit them! ⚜️

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...

⏰ 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...

Thank you so much, my friend! Ready to meet this moment 💪🏽🥳💜

Thank you so much for your friendship, support & smarts, Rodney. The future is bright! 🙏🏽🥳💜

Thank you so much, Cindy! Hope to see you at ISOJ next week 😀

Going to dearly miss my @newmarkjplus.bsky.social family & our cohorts so much but our worlds are so intertwined which is wonderful. Thank you for an amazing chapter 🙏🏽💜

Thank you so much, Eric! Super excited about the journey ahead. 💜

Thank you so much, Carrie! 🙌🏽🥳

Thank you so much, Damon 🙏🏽🥳

Thank you so much, Paul! So proud to be an AAJA ELP alum. Lessssss go 🥳

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

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...

Thank you so much, Adriana! Looking forward to collaborating with you in new & different ways 🥳💜

Super excited & honored! Lesssss gooooo 🚀💜

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...

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...

It's a sad moment since I'll be leaving @newmarkjplus.bsky.social soon. Running leadership programs & brilliant cohorts for the last 2.5 years has been amazing! Big thank you to @louiegilot.bsky.social, Graciela Mochkofshy, Anita Zielina, @jeffjarvis.bsky.social & more for a wonderful academic era 💜