Josh Hatch, Author at Online News Association

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Josh Hatch

Josh is the assistant managing editor of data and interactives at the Chronicle of Higher Education and also the president of ONA's Board of Directors. He is actively involved in exploring the potential of online journalism to cover the news and inform the public in new and innovative ways. In his career he’s produced numerous packages that take advantage of the online platform, from election-based games to data-driven interactives, to narrative storytelling. At The Chronicle of Higher Education, he leads a team of data reporters, designers and developers to create data-driven interactive stories and multimedia narratives.

ONA urges FCC to preserve an open internet

By Josh Hatch on December 6, 2017

Legal Affairs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Online News Association and five journalism and transparency organizations urge the Federal Communications Commission to halt its push to end net neutrality and hold hearings to … Read more.

A letter to the ONA Local community

By Josh Hatch on December 4, 2017

ONA Local

Dear ONA Local community, Our ONA Local communities lie at the heart of what we do. We take great pride in the positive, constructive and collaborative relationships that you create … Read more.

ONA condemns recent attacks on journalists

By Josh Hatch on May 25, 2017

News

ONA is deeply disturbed by what appears to be a new and worrying trend in the United States: manhandling, assaulting and arresting journalists who are simply asking questions of public … Read more.

Press organizations pledge to strengthen journalism community in World Press Freedom Day statement

By Josh Hatch on May 3, 2017

Legal Affairs

World Press Freedom Day 2017 arrives at a time when press institutions worldwide are under siege from forces that are both political and economic. Combined, these forces threaten democratic society … Read more.

President’s Letter: New challenges, same values

By Josh Hatch on February 22, 2017

From the President

A lot has happened since I wrote my last annual president’s letter. Journalists are facing — and asking themselves — tough questions about covering and serving their communities, as well as … Read more.

ONA names Irving Washington, CAE, as next Executive Director

By Josh Hatch on September 12, 2016

News

WASHINGTON, DC — The Online News Association, the world’s largest organization of digital journalists, is pleased to announce that ONA Deputy Director Irving Washington, CAE, will succeed Jane McDonnell as … Read more.

Thanking Jane; Finding our next leader

By Josh Hatch on June 30, 2016

News

Yesterday, Jane McDonnell announced she will retire as executive director of ONA at the end of the year. It marks the end of an era for the Online News Association. … Read more.