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š« I couldnāt be more thrilled to lead @ONA at such a crucial time in journalism. I š ONA so much & it has strengthened my career journey in so many ways. So honored to serve our incredible community, alongside our stellar team & Board of Directors.
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šØLAST CALL: Ticket sales close THIS THURSDAY/TOMORROW, 9/24 šØ
The 2026 Online Journalism Awards are almost here! Join us October 1 at City Winery, NYC as we celebrate the best in digital journalism. Grab tickets before it's too late! online-ne.ws/2026-OJA-celebrā¦
Exciting news! Award-winning digital journalist V Spehar from @underthedesknews will be this year's host of the Online Journalism Awards. Learn more about V Spehar and the 2026 OJAs. journalists.org/news/v-spehaā¦ā¦
8 years ago, I was lucky enough to spend that day with @GloriaSteinem & @MarloThomas when I worked at Twitter. Rest in power to an absolute legend. Gloria was a force of nature & an inspiration to generations of women and journalists šÆļøšš
Such an honor to host @GloriaSteinem & @MarloThomas on my birthday today at @TwitterNYC for an inspiring #FreeToBeChat #LoveWhereYouWork
Lesssss go! See you at the OJA Celebration in NYC on 10/1! š„³
š BREAKING: Comedy Centralās @TheDailyShow has been named the 2026 ONA Impact Award winner! As the show marks 30 years of political satire & media accountability, the OJA Awards Celebration will honor its lasting impact and legacy on Oct 1 in NYC. š journalists.org/news/comedy-ā¦
A warm welcome & big round of applause of our WLA Class of 2026! š„³
Introducing the 2026 cohort of the Womenās Leadership Accelerator! Learn more about the cohort: journalists.org/news/2026-woā¦
New title. New team. Now what? @ONA's š Adaptive Leadership course gives first-time managers practical, essential tools for leading through change. Limited spots available. Registration closes soon. Register here: journalists.org/events/adaptā¦
Journos/editors: Want to reach new audiences & feel more confident on camera? @ONA's Social Video for Journalists course is a hands-on, skills-first program for today's platforms. 6ļøā£ modules, a real video project & expert portfolio feedback. Details: online-ne.ws/socialvideocourā¦
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There's an incredible line up of instructors for ONA's Social Video for Journalists class, running Mondays, July 27 - Aug 31 on Zoom. Get yourself signed up before the deadline to learn from the best in social video. journalists.org/events/sociaā¦
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Join us June 25 for Midway All Year: Monitor Local Governments and Quickly Share Video Highlights With SeeGov. In this session, journalists will share how they've transformed their local government workflows to include video. RSVP:
online-ne.ws/midway-seegov
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It's the last week to apply for ONA's Women's Leadership Accelerator. The intensive 4-month program aims to empower women and nonbinary leaders in journalism and journalism-adjacent organizations with applicable skills to boost their careers. online-ne.ws/wla
āØCelebrate the stories, the newsrooms & the journalism that left an impact by submitting work to the Online Journalism Awards āØ. The final deadline is Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT (3:59 a.m. UTC). Learn more and submit here: awards.journalists.org/
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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/
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Applications are now open for ONA's Women's Leadership Accelerator program! Join the Q&A on Wednesday, May 13 at 12 p.m. ET. Visit the program page: journalists.org/womens-leadeā¦
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We're doing the Online Journalism Awards (OJAs) a little differently this year. We have two submission periods; the early bird rate until May 12 and the late submission period (May 13 - May 21). Learn more here: awards.journalists.org
Special ONA26 š„ Announcement: Join the host of WBEZās In the Loop With Sasha-Ann Simons and Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, at #ONA26 Read more: online-ne.ws/mayor-of-chicagā¦
Really looking forward to this topical & timely conversation on the main stage at ONA26!
New ONA26 featured session announcement: Defending the First Amendment: The Future of Press Freedom with Sasha-Ann Simons moderating and joined by Karen Attiah, Versha Sharma, Gunita Singh and Nick Valencia. Learn more about the session and our speakers. ona26.journalists.org/2026/0ā¦
We're hiring! @ONA is seeking an ambitious relationship-driven Development Manager to manage & strengthen our fundraising efforts. See deets here online-ne.ws/development and apply by Friday, April 3, 2026.
The Getting Closer Deadline for ONA26 ends TODAY so donāt delay! Starting tomorrow the registration price increases from $495 to $600. Now is your last chance to get discounted passes!Ā online-ne.ws/RegisterONA26
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ONA Presents: Recalibrating and charting a path forward after a layoff: A community support session with career coach Phoebe Gavin Wednesday, February 25, from 2 - 3 p.m. on zoom.
RSVP: bit.ly/ona-recalibrate
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The Getting Closer deadline is fast approaching. You have 7 days to get your ONA26 passes at a discounted rate. After February 26, the price goes up! Register today: online-ne.ws/RegisterONA26
