Online News Association - Portland

09/08/2024

Congratulations to the 162 finalists in the Online Journalism Awards ( ), the premier global prizes that have set the standards for excellence and innovation in digital journalism for 25 years.

Among the finalists highlighted today are projects like The Washington Post’s Eating Lab, The Trace and WBUR’s The Gun Machine, STAT’s Denied by AI: Consequences for Sick and Vulnerable Americans, BBC’s They Call Us Meat and Scientific American’s TikTok account are among the finalist projects highlighted today.

Winners in 18 of the 23 categories of the 2024 OJAs will be announced Friday, Aug. 16, 1-2 p.m. EDT, during a virtual awards event co-hosted by Imaeyen Ibanga, Presenter at AJ+ and ONA board member, and LaSharah Bunting, ONA CEO and Executive Director. All are welcome to attend—RSVP now to receive the Zoom link.

The remaining categories will be announced Friday, Sept. 20, in Atlanta at the Online Journalism Awards Ceremony and Luncheon, a special event during the 2024 Online News Association Conference (ONA24). Add on a ticket to the OJAs celebration when you register for ONA24.

The Online Journalism Awards™ (OJAs), launched in May 2000, are the only comprehensive set of journalism prizes honoring excellence in digital journalism around the world.

08/08/2024

Today, Aug. 8, is the final day to take advantage of discounted passes for the 2024 Online News Association Conference. You have until 11:59 p.m. EDT to access the Getting Closer rate ($460 for ONA members). The price increases to $570 on Aug. 9. https://ona24.journalists.org/

If you are a Portland-area journalist who is attending, post in the comments so you can connect in Georgia.

Digital journalism innovation training and networking focused on audience engagement, product development, business strategy and forecasting.

01/08/2024

The swap of at least two dozen people caps months of painstaking diplomacy involving negotiations at the highest levels of nine governments.

18/06/2024

State of the Media, June 27th (early a.m.).

Join us for an insightful event where Therese Bottomly, editor of The Oregonian, will share her expertise on the latest media tools and trends, including the impactful use of AI products within the industry. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your professional knowledge and network with fellow communicators.

Register here: https://prsaoregon.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=533454&item_id=2318494

11/06/2024

Help Street Roots if you can.

11/06/2024

Check out these "real housewives" at .

The Real Housewives meets investigative reporting!

At their panel “What the Real Housewives can teach you about investigative journalism,” Ko Bragg of The Markup, Marissa Evans and Cary Aspinwall of The Marshall Project will teach you how to get the tea and bring the receipts 💅

They’ll offer guidance on preparing for accountability interviews, recognizing and dismantling bias in storytelling/narrative perspective and more. Get ready for the reunion on June 21 in Anaheim!

More details: https://schedules.ire.org/ire-2024/index.html #2073

05/06/2024

Happy .

This month, we celebrate our LGBTQ+ members and all journalists who work to advance fair and accurate news coverage of LGBTQ+ communities and issues. SPJ welcomes everyone and is proud to support all journalists! Happy Pride Month!

22/05/2024

Here's the latest from the Online News Association (ONA) (repurposed from their newsletter):

Join ONA, NPPA and Poynter online on Wednesday, May 30, for a conversation on what newsroom leaders and visual journalists need to know about AI tools for image creation. We will cover AI's impact on disinformation, copyright, ethics, newsroom policies and other considerations. Rubina Madan Fillion, ONA board member and Associate Editorial Director for A.I. Initiatives at The New York Times, will moderate a discussion with three experts:

Tony Elkins, Faculty, Poynter
Alicia Wagner Calzada, Deputy General Counsel, National Press Photographers Association
Sandra M. Stevenson, Deputy Director of Photography, The Washington Post
Registration is open and free to all ONA members and non-members.

This event is part of a mini-series on visual journalism within ONA’s larger AI in Journalism Initiative. Other upcoming opportunities include practical training and play sessions. Learn more and sign up to explore with your ONA peers.

Generative AI technologies have been quickly improving and changing the journalism industry, but the quality and realism of image generation has been perhaps the most dramatic transformation in just several ... Read more.

20/05/2024

Are you 15-24?? Or know someone who is? Check this opportunity out.

📣 Calling all young creatives in the Portland Metro area! If you are between the ages of 15 and 24 and interested in creating your own media, telling stories or documenting the world around you, Open Signal wants to hear your voice. Join us on Monday, May 27 to share your ideas, hopes and experiences around creativity and learning.

We are getting ready to launch a youth media program in 2025 to support skill building and professional development for young people who are interested in media production. This means starting with you and your wants and ideas.

This conversation and listening session will feature:
- Pizza + refreshments
- A raffle with prizes like a drive-in movie experience for you and your friends, iPad kits, Open Signal membership and more!
- Opportunities to connect with other creative young people interested in media and content creation

Doors open at 6pm and the conversation starts at 6:30pm.

🎤 Register:
bit.ly/youth-listening

20/05/2024

Deadline June 1

The Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award is accepting nominations. The award is given each year to an SPJ student member who has demonstrated outstanding service to the First Amendment through the field of journalism. Applications are due June 1: https://bit.ly/44M1bJl

20/05/2024

Congrats to all.

Let's give a shoutout to the latest additions to the JSK Fellowships! We’re thrilled to introduce seven dynamic leaders from across the US. With a diverse array of talents and backgrounds, they're ready to make an impact on the future of news. Welcome to Stanford!

2025 US Fellows
Tamoa Calzadilla – editor-in-chief, Factchequeado, Miami
David Carson – photojournalist, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis
Bettina Chang – co-founder and Chicago program lead, City Bureau, Chicago
Mark Fiore – visual journalist, self-syndicated, San Francisco
Candice Fortman – executive director, Outlier Media, Detroit
Ryan Pitts – co-director, OpenNews, Spokane
Joe Ruiz – managing editor, CBS News, San Antonio

20/05/2024

NPR adds Backstop

"We will all have to adjust to a new workflow. If it is a bottleneck, it will be a failure."

05/05/2024

Student journalists around the country doing amazing work.

18/04/2024

Time is running out to get the "early bird" rate for the next conference, .
https://ona24.journalists.org/about/

07/04/2024

Let’s do better …

Quill, a magazine by the Society of Professional Journalists

05/04/2024

Yum!

Come join us Saturday, April 20th at and for our first “AAJA to Go” event of the year!

You’ll enjoy dumplings and dessert and you’ll get to support two local, neighboring Asian-owned businesses!

The event is free but space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot!

Link is in our bio for more information and of course, be on the lookout for more “AAJA to Go” events throughout the year!

03/04/2024

Let the sunshine in!

The SPJ Sunshine Award recognizes individuals and groups for making important contributions in the area of open government. If you know of an individual or organization who have made a noteable contribution to open government, submit your nomination by April 17. https://bit.ly/3x7fls0

26/03/2024

Deadline extended!

We have EXTENDED the Early Bird Registration deadline for our Conference & Expo! 🙌 Secure your discount by registering before April! Don't miss out this great networking and professional development opportunity!

Register here: https://nahjconvention.org

23/03/2024

Apply by April 1.

Want to attend IRE’s annual investigative journalism conference for free?

We are accepting applications for fellowships until April 1!

Fellows receive a one-year IRE membership, complimentary conference registration, four hotel nights and a travel stipend to attend the conference in Anaheim.

Apply here: https://www.ire.org/training/conferences/ire-2024/ire24-fellowships/

06/03/2024

It is almost time to register for the next ONA conference in in the fall. Are you an Early Bird? It will save you some money.

For 25 years, the Online News Association has focused on developing the newsroom leaders and innovators of the future. Our annual conference continues to be a leading destination connecting the industry’s most creative minds and providing the resources to understand the latest trends and embrace c...

20/02/2024

Deadline March 24

Applications for the 2024 News Corp Media Fellowship for Digital Innovation are now open. The fellowship will give you the opportunity to embed at the Wall Street Journal in New York City. Applicants will first attend two webinars on digital innovation and be eligible for innovation grants. Apply by March 24: https://www.icfj.org/our-work/2024-news-corp-media-fellowship-digital-innovation

19/02/2024

Heading to Baltimore for ?

is a great opportunity to meet with media recruiters, newsroom leaders and other industry experts. Join us in Baltimore, March 7-10, to expand your professional network and take the next step in your career. https://www.ire.org/training/conferences/nicar-2024/

19/02/2024

Tina Brown Feb. 27.

16/02/2024

12/02/2024

“I think that having a job in journalism, despite all of the changes, is still a fantastic way to be — make a living observing your society and having a chance to use your voice.” — Ellen Goodman https://www.spj.org/a-fellowsOTS.asp

07/02/2024

Want to live abroad and gain international experience? Yes and yes!

Many of our Arthur F. Burns alumni go on to become foreign correspondents for news outlets like Washington Post, Reuters, and Deutsche Welle. Want to join the club? Apply for our 2024 fellowship now! https://www.icfj.org/our-work/burns

07/02/2024

Apply by March 15.

Annually, the Foundation awards about $300,000 in grant monies. Most go to SPJ and SPJ-related projects to further align with the work of the Society.

02/02/2024

27/01/2024

Deadline Feb. 5

SPJ is accepting entries for its Sigma Delta Chi Awards through Feb. 5! Recent and new additions include awards for Consumer/Retail Reporting, Tech Reporting, Crime Reporting, Regional Political Reporting and Cultural Criticism. https://bit.ly/3NUJJLH

06/01/2024

Deadline Monday.

Thinking about attending ? There are still a few days left to apply for a fellowship!

Conference fellows receive free registration to
our annual data journalism conference, one year of IRE membership, four hotel nights and a travel stipend.

Fellowships are available for:

▪️All journalists
▪️Journalists, students and educators of color
▪️Educators who teach data journalism/investigative reporting
▪️Illinois journalism students and early-career journalists (five years post-college graduation)

The deadline to apply is Monday, Jan. 8.

Apply here: https://www.ire.org/training/conferences/nicar-2024/nicar24-fellowships/