ONA Weekly #66

Become an ONA Board Member … or nominate one

Are you passionate about digital media and interested in helping to lead the world’s largest association of digital journalists? Apply for one of the six open seats on ONA’s Board of Directors by Friday, Aug. 14. To support young journalists, give them a voice and hear first-hand their concerns, we’re happy to announce that the Board will also select and appoint one Student member as a non-voting director.

ONA’s Challenge Fund honored by ASAE

ONA is in the business of recognizing great work, through our awards, scholarship and fellowship programs. This month, the Challenge Fund for Innovation in Journalism Education receives its own honor, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Power of A Silver Star Awards, the association industry’s highest honor. Deputy Director Irving Washington, who runs the program, offers a look .

Coalition renews call for more transparent administration

ONA joined a coalition of media organizations in a follow-up letter to the Obama administration, urging the President to publicly affirm his commitment to transparency, to issue an executive order prohibiting restrictive public information policies, and to engage in a public discussion on neutral ground so that Americans can be assured their government is dedicated to the free flow of information.

Upcoming Events

• ONA Jerusalem: Summer Meetup, July 23
• ONA Sacramento: How to Google: Getting the Most Out of Your Favorite Search Engine, July 23
• ONADC: A Culture-Based Strategy for Innovation, July 29
• Startup Weekend DC: Media Edition, July 31-August 2

Jobs for journalists

ONA’s Career Center has hundreds of opportunities for journalists, editors and digital-minded professionals. It’s free to browse and job-seekers can upload their resumes for free. Recent postings include:

• Web Producer, Crain Communications Inc
• Editorial and Social Media Intern, International Journalists’ Network (IJNet)
• Regional Freelance Editor, Crain Communications Inc

What We’re Reading

Some recent posts we’ve highlighted on the ONA Issues Tumblr:

• Are Broken Marriage Vows Grounds for Blowing Up Someone’s Life?, The Cut
• The Spirit of Judy Miller is Alive and Well at the NYT, and It Does Great Damage, The Intercept_
• ‘We Need to be Bold and Not Fear Failure’– Q&A with Mariana Santos, journalism.co.uk

Have an outstanding article on digital journalism issues to share with us? Tweet it with #ONAissues.