🆕 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 👇
⏰ 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...
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!
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 👏🏽
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
🍑 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...
🏆 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! ⚜️
⏰ 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 🥳
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 🚀💜
