{"id":61630,"date":"2015-09-24T16:09:47","date_gmt":"2015-09-24T16:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ona15.journalists.org\/?p=61630"},"modified":"2016-12-16T06:35:56","modified_gmt":"2016-12-16T06:35:56","slug":"online-news-association-to-expand-local-journalism-training-with-828000-from-knight-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ona15.journalists.org\/2015\/09\/24\/online-news-association-to-expand-local-journalism-training-with-828000-from-knight-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Online News Association to expand local journalism training with $828,000 from Knight Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"

LOS ANGELES<\/strong> \u2014 The Online News Association<\/a> today announced that it will expand its program connecting and training journalists in communities across the United States with a $828,000 grant from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Knight support will significantly help build on the success of ONA Local groups,<\/a> which bring together journalists, technologists and educators, providing them with digital training and peer-to-peer learning. ONA will bring more resources to its 50 current local groups and create groups in 20 new communities, and develop partnerships with leading journalism and tech organizations.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo accelerate the digital transformation of local news, we need to support people at both traditional news organizations, online news sites and digital upstarts who are committed to innovation and embracing new ways to inform and engage people,\u201d said Jennifer Preston, Knight Foundation vice president for journalism. \u201cBy expanding ONA\u2019s work we hope to expand digital journalism training opportunities, support emerging leaders and strengthen the network of people working to advance the practice of journalism.<\/p>\n

\u201cONA Local groups are a strong example of how networked journalists can encourage and teach each other,\u201d said Online News Association Executive Director Jane McDonnell. \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to be able to offer them more targeted help, and respond to the great need we see for these connections across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

ONA will hire a Community Engagement Manager who will help launch new groups and offer strong support for ONA Local leaders, including evaluating local news needs in individual communities, offering targeted training and expanded networking and bringing them to ONA\u2019s annual conference.<\/p>\n

The announcement was made on the opening day of the 2015 Online News Association Conference (ONA15),which continues through Sept. 26. For more information on current ONA Local cities and the grant, see the ONA Local FAQ.<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Support for the Online News Association is part of Knight Foundation\u2019s efforts to advance excellence in journalism and to help news organizations inform people in communities of all sizes through experimentation, innovation and leadership. Knight has made many investments in this area, including the $5 million Knight Local Media Initiative,<\/a> which has supported more than 50 online news sites around the U.S.<\/p>\n

About ONA<\/strong>
\nThe Online News Association<\/a> is the world\u2019s largest association of online journalists. ONA\u2019s mission is to inspire innovation and excellence among journalists to better serve the public. The membership includes news writers, producers, designers, editors, bloggers, technologists, photographers, academics, students and others who produce and distribute news for digital delivery systems. ONA also hosts the annual Online News Association annual conference and administers the Online Journalism Awards.<\/p>\n

About Knight Foundation<\/strong>
\nThe John S. and James L. Knight Foundation<\/a> supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. The foundation believes that democracy thrives when people and communities are informed and engaged. For more, visit knightfoundation.org.<\/p>\n

Contacts<\/strong>
\nJen Mizgata, Senior Communications Manager, Online News Association, jennifer@journalists.org.
\nAnusha Alikhan, Director of Communications, Knight Foundation, 305-908-2677, media@knightfoundation.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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