Online News Association

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

We extended the deadline to submit your work for a Topical Reporting: Artificial Intelligence award with waived submission fees made possible by Aspen Digital, a program of the Aspen Institute. Learn more: #AI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">awards.journalists.org/awards/#AI

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

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-leaders…

See you later today! RSVP : journalists.org/events/the-art…

Our @local_news_day event “2026 State Policy Playbook for newsrooms” offers n leaders and journalists a practical overview of the local news policy landscape in 2026, paired with guidance on advocacy and messaging. RSVP: online-ne.ws/local-news-day

Let’s take your reporting for a walk on Thursday, April 18 from 3 - 4 p.m. on Zoom! Learn about how to utilize walking tours as another medium for local journalism, stepping outside and taking a walk with the communities we serve. RSVP: online-ne.ws/walking-tour

Join journalist and Career River creator Bridget Thoreson Tuesday, April 16 from 12 - 1 p.m. on Zoom for a one-hour virtual gathering designed to transform that concern into clarity. RSVP: online-ne.ws/fear-to-focus

One of the first sessions at #CJS2026 digs into Pennsylvania's collaborative journalism scene — Spotlight PA, the Pittsburgh Media Partnership, the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative, Every Voice Every Vote, and more. May 14 in Philly. summit.collaborativejournalism.org

Check out our guest blog post – The High Signal, Low Noise Way to Learn in Local News: Lenfest Institute Communities of Practice. Read it: online-ne.ws/LenfestCoP

Special Announcement: Join the host of WBEZ’s In the Loop With Sasha-Ann Simons and Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson at #ONA26 Read more: ona26.journalists.org/2026/03/25/in-…

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/2026/03/19/fea…

Join ONA and investigative reporters Stephanie Zimmerman and Jason Knowles for Quick Hits and Deep Dives: Consumer Investigations Any Newsroom Can Do next Wednesday, March 18 from 2 - 3 p.m. ET: RSVP: online-ne.ws/investigations

Join ONA and WTF is SEO for the March edition of the AI Innovator Collaborative, a monthly gathering for ONA members experimenting with AI. next Tuesday, March 17 from 3 - 4 p.m. ET. online-ne.ws/aicollabmarch

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

We're excited to share that our partner organization, Project C, has announced the recipients of its second Creator Cohort Fellowship. Meet the creators: online-ne.ws/meetprojectcco…

ONA is seeking an ambitious and relationship-driven Development Manager to manage and strengthen our fundraising efforts. For more information, visit online-ne.ws/development and apply by 5 p.m. on April 3, 2026.

Join us Thurs, March 6 for Leading Under Pressure: Safety in High-Risk Coverage from 2 - 3pm on Zoom. Learn concrete safety measures, legal-risk preparations, and community partnerships they've developed to protect their reporters in the field. RSVP: online-ne.ws/pressure

Big news from New Mexico this week: state lawmakers passed SB120, a refundable tax credit that would help local newsrooms cover 30 percent of a journalist’s wages. It’s now awaiting the governor’s signature. Learn more: 2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-n…