RTDNA

RTDNA is heading to #SABEW26 Conference in Philadelphia as part of its World Tour! 🌎 Join us May 7-9 in Philadelphia to connect with colleagues, hear from industry leaders and celebrate the Best in Business award winners. Learn more: buff.ly/d6TF1RX

RTDNA has joined a legal effort urging the Federal Communications Commission to respond to concerns about the News Distortion Policy and its potential chilling effect on journalism. Read more: buff.ly/OPRATKS

Planning your NAB schedule? Don’t miss RTDNA and TVNewsCheck on Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m. PT for “Putting the New Back in the News.” Hear from leaders across CBC, Gray Media, CBS and Hearst Television, then join us for a happy hour after! Learn more: buff.ly/LL1kOw1

We’re proud to announce that Jessie Williams, News Director at @KTNV in Las Vegas, has been named the 2026 recipient of RTDNA’s Loren Tobia Leadership Award. 🏆 Congratulations, Jessie! Read more: buff.ly/Tu4P33l

President Trump threatened to jail a journalist today. Our response: A country that jails its journalists is no free country. Read the full statement below. ⬇️

RTDNA is proud to partner with Purdue University’s CAPT and GRAIL labs for the First Annual Summit on Information, Technology, and American Democracy, taking place April 30, 2026, in Indianapolis. Register now: buff.ly/4VsiumU

RTDNA was in Chicago this week for ONA26, joining digital leaders from across the industry to talk about what’s next for journalism and media. As part of our World Tour, we connected with journalists and technologists around newsroom strategy, audience engagement and innovation!

Headed to NAB Show in Las Vegas? Join RTDNA and TVNewsCheck on Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m. PT for “Putting the New Back in the News,” a timely conversation on the future of television news. RTDNA members receive discounted access. Learn more: buff.ly/d4JIZhm

Our statement on FCC Chair Brendan Carr's latest threat to violate the First Amendment.

Tonight’s the night! 🎉 The First Amendment Awards are here! 🏆 Join us as we celebrate the journalists and advocates who champion press freedom and uphold the First Amendment. Here’s a throwback video from last year’s unforgettable night! 🎥

RTDNA is speaking out after reports that the Department of Defense barred photojournalists from press events with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. RTDNA is calling on the Department of Defense to reverse the policy. Read the full statement below. ⬇️

RTDNA joins our press freedom partners in calling for the immediate release of journalist Estefany Rodriguez from ICE custody. buff.ly/0PUwGWf

Gitana Savage has been selected as the recipient of the Dr. Marsha Della Giustina Scholarship! 🏆 The $2,000 award honors a trailblazing journalist and educator. Savage is a Northeastern University student and managing editor of The Huntington News.

RTDNA joined the College Media Association Spring National College Media Convention in New York City this week.🗽 On March 5, we hosted a full day of trainings for student journalists on leadership, careers in broadcast news & covering major stories shaping our democracy. 📺🎙️📰

Ashley N. Soriano is the recipient of the N.S. Bienstock Fellowship! 🏆 The $2,500 fellowship supports an early-career broadcast journalist of color. Soriano is a digital content producer for NewsNation with experience covering major national stories.

Join RTDNA for an upcoming webinar, “Reframe Your Story, Reclaim Your Career: Translating Skills for Today’s Media Ecosystem,” designed to help journalists identify how their skills translate across new roles & opportunities in the industry. Register now: buff.ly/HYTOtDY

Mackenzie Kirkwood has been named the recipient of the Ed Bradley Scholarship! 🏆 The $10,000 award honors the legacy of the late 60 Minutes correspondent and supports an outstanding student of color. Kirkwood is a Northwestern University junior and newsroom leader at NNN.

Mayah Morrison is the recipient of the George Foreman Tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson Scholarship! 🏆 The $6,000 award supports a University of Texas at Austin student and honors President Johnson and RTDNA Foundation founder Barney Oldfield. Morrison will graduate in spring 2026.

FINAL CALL: Today is the deadline to apply for the Loren Tobia Leadership Award. The RTDNA honor recognizes a journalist who exemplifies leadership! 🏆 Apply here before the deadline: buff.ly/Igpn1df

Maggie LeBeau has been selected as a recipient of the Presidents Scholarship! 🏆 The $2,500 award recognizes excellence in broadcast journalism. LeBeau is a journalism and history student at the University of Missouri with work published in PBS NewsHour and Teen Vogue.