Episodes
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#ONA22 - Diversity, Journalism, and Artificial Intelligence
Lindsay Hood spoke with Futuri Media’s Tim Wolff who says audience engagement can be driven by AI, but humans are still needed to make intelligent decisions on how to use it equitably.
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#ONA22 - Understanding the People You Serve
Community engagement is important if you want to build trust with the people who consume your news products. Lindsay Hood spoke with Lynn Walsh with Trusting News about how to be authentic.
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#ONA22 - Embracing Your Neurodiversity as a Journalist
Lindsay Hood spoke with Local News Association's Apryl Pilolli who was recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Pilolli says once she understood how her brain worked it made her a better journalist.
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#ONA22 - How to Use Journalism to Make Comics
How can you reach your audience in an unexpected way? Organizations large and small are using comics to share their journalism. Mike Roe spoke with the Washington Post's Hannah Good to find out more.
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#ONA22 - So You Want A Better Newsletter?
Newsletters were a big theme of this year's conference. Kira Hoffelmeyer walks us through newsletter best practices and ways to push the boundaries.
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#ONA22 - Dispatches from the Student Newsroom
Student journalists and their mentors work diligently before and during the conference to bring attendees a new perspective on the conference, all while these students are experiencing their first ONA. Charlotte Norsworthy spent time in the newsroom to catch up on the latest and greatest from the...
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#ONA22 - Help Fill in the [Blank]
Who is the future of journalism? We are! Lindsay Hood shares a preview of USC professor Robert Hernandez's Friday session titled, "[BLANK] Is the Future of Journalism."
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#ONA22 - #ThankYouIrving
ONA's executive director and CEO, Irving Washington, is stepping down at the end of 2022, making #ONA22 his last conference in that role. It's a bittersweet time and #ONAonAir's Kim Fox ( @ohradiogirl ) tried her best to capture that sentiment in her profile in this #ThankYouIrving piece. For a...
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Meet the Audio Team at #ONA22
Our bags are packed, and our sights are set on #ONA22 in Los Angeles! ONA On Air is back for the first time in three years, and we are better than ever! Tune in to this space to hear highlights from the conference's biggest ideas and takeaways. Whether you are a virtual or in-person attendee, we...
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S2E13 – The Future of Journalism Is You: A Conversation With Amy Webb
In the season two finale, we explore how the future has been part of ONA's past and present. For 12 years, futurist Amy Webb has given one of the most popular presentations at ONA’s annual conference, Tech Trends in Journalism. Her energy excites and inspires, and her ability to think through the...
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S2E12 – Training Future Journalists with a Focus on Diversifying the Industry
Everyone’s path to journalism is different, and the internet and an increasingly diverse population have made those paths even more varied. J-school isn’t (and shouldn’t be) the only place where news organizations find talent. ONA on Air producer Andrea Gutierrez, who also works for KPCC public...
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S2E11 – If You Could Rename ONA, What Would It Be?
In our previous episode, ONA co-founder Rich Jaroslovsky talked about how the association’s name could use an update. It was a placeholder after all — one that stuck around for 20 years! Just for fun, we sent ONA on Air producer and freelance audio journalist Ben Ellman to the ONA19 conference in...
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S2E10 – The Story of ONA with Rich Jaroslovsky
The origin story for the Online News Association starts in the most relatable way: two journalists complaining about their newspaper’s corporate owners and the dismissive way journalists writing for the web were treated. In this episode, ONA on Air producer and host of the “It's All Journalism”...
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S2E8 – Our Takeaways from ONA19
As you board your flights back home, the ONA on Air podcast team bids you farewell and good luck. We leave you with a few messages on what journalists at the conference say they're taking back to their newsrooms from ONA19. This episode is produced by Amanda Font and Olivia Allen-Price. Music…
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S2E7 – Can Immigrants Cover Immigration Objectively?
Should reporters from immigrant backgrounds strive for objectivity when covering immigration? This was a question that ONA on Air producer and freelancer Naina Rao has been wondering for a while. So at her first ONA conference, she decided to find answers from journalists at ONA19 who are doing...
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S2E6 – You’re A Mom. There Is Nothing Wrong With You
Being a mother in the newsroom comes with its own challenges. In this episode, ONA on Air producer Stephanie Serrano talks with Kathrine Goldstein, creator and host of the Double Shift, a podcast about a new generation of working mothers. Goldstien lead a session at ONA19 called "Motherhood…
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S2E5 – You Should Be Sourcing More Stories on Reddit: A Replay of the Reddit Session at ONA19
Reddit is an incredible way of getting in touch with sources who have unique stories and points of view. Reddit users are happy to interact with reporters, but the dynamic has to feel equal. In this episode, ONA on Air producer and freelancer Ben Ellman interviews Alexandra Ptachick, Audience...
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S2E4 – You Gotta Have That Talk: A Replay of 'How to Approach Difficult Conversations' Session
Do you dread performance reviews? Is there someone in your newsroom that just doesn't get the 'X' in Latinx? This episode is for you! ONA on Air producer Erika Aguilar had a quick conversation with two presenters at ONA19 after their packed Friday session on how to have difficult conversations…
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S2E3 – Gender Benders vs. Grammar Sticklers
How do we report on people who don't fall into the traditional gender binary with dignity and respect for their identity? There was an email exchange on the Gaydio listserv in May that shows various newsrooms might identify drag queens in different manners (by their stage name versus given male...
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S2E2 – Take Naps, Stay Hydrated, Be Present: Navigating ONA as a First Timer
Is this your first time at an ONA conference? Not sure how to take it all in? You're not alone! ONA On Air producer Amanda Font (this is her first time, too) got the skinny on handling yourself and making the most of the conference from ONA board members Imaeyen Ibanga, and Benét Wilson, and…
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S2E1 — A Quick Guide to New Orleans and Highlights Near the ONA19 Conference
We are in freakin’ New Orleans, ONA19! The weather is warm, the food is amazing, the music and style is so cool. In this episode, ONA19 Audio Team Co-Chair Olivia Allen-Price takes a tour of the city to find some of the fun things to see and eat within a few blocks of the hotel where ONA19 will…
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S2E0 – We Back! ONA on Air from ONA19
Get your phone. Get your bags. And get to ONA19 in New Orleans! The conference is about a week away and ONA can’t wait to see you there! Come for the tech trends and work tips. Be ready to have real conversations and be inspired! This podcast will highlight some of the conversations and sessions...
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S1E8 - Our Takeaways From #ONA18
As you board your flights back home, the ONA on Air podcast team bids you farewell and good luck. We leave you with a few messages on what journalists say they're taking back to their newsrooms from #ONA18, and ONA Executive Director Irving Washington drops by. This episode is hosted by Erika...
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S1E7 - HBCU Fellowship At ONA18
Five students from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) receive hands-on experience during the ONA18 Conference. In this episode, ONA on Air host Erika Aguilar talks with Michael Grant, lead mentor with the HBCU Digital Media Fellowship, about diversifying newsrooms; and HBCU…
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S1E6 - A Conversation with Nicole Tung, OJA James Foley Award for Conflict Reporting
Nicole Tung is a photojournalist born and raised in Hong Kong. Nicole primarily covers the Middle East, where her work often explores those most affected by conflict and the consequences of war. In this episode, ONA 18 Audio Team producer Camille Phillips talks with ONA 18 Video Team producer...
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S1E5 - Tips on How to Be a Male Ally from the #ONA18 session "The Males Allies Toolkit"
Do you wish, as a man, you could be a better ally to your women colleagues in the newsroom? Did you miss The Male Allies Toolkit session at #ONA18? The ONA on Air team's got you covered. Producer Olivia Allen-Price talks with ONA 18 Video Team producer Alex Janin for recap. Music used in this...
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S1E4 - Journalism, Babies And Deadlines
Being a journalist can be hard on your personal life, especially for parents. The ONA conference offers new mothers a place to nurse during the conference. ONA 18 Audio Team Chair Erika Aguilar talk to journalists at the conference that are juggling deadlines and babies.
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S1E3 - “Capitalize the B in Black”
On Thursday, one of the panelists from a session that discussed how journalists can be more inclusive of diverse communities in their reporting, made a recommendation that’s been written about a lot: “Capitalize the b in Black.” In this episode, ONA Audio Team producer Camille Phillips digs into...
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S1E2 - Pro Tips On Conquering #ONA18
Each year, about half of the people who come to ONA’s annual conference are attending for their first time. And, there’s so much to do! Sessions, networking, training, parties and touring. ONA 18 Audio Team producer Evelyn Moreno spent the day gathering tips from other journalists on how to...
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S1E1 – A Look Ahead at ONA18 with Trevor Knoblich
Breakfast tacos, Amy Webb, and Table Talks. These things and more are some of the cool stuff coming to you at #ONA18 in Austin! We're getting excited, so to kick off the conference week, ONA on Air host Erika Aguilar checks in with Trevor Knoblich, head of programming and events at ONA to get...
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S1E0 – Introducing ONA on Air and the ONA18 Audio Team
The Online News Association presents our new podcast – ONA on Air. We'll kick off this new program at our annual conference, ONA18 in Austin, TX, Sept 13-15. In this trailer episode, meet the four members of our volunteer audio team who will be on the ground and sharing insights from experts in…
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