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CEO/Executive Director, Online News Association. Priors: CUNY, The 19th, Twitter, CNN, ABC News & more. Brit living in Atlanta.

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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🚨LAST CALL: Ticket sales close THIS THURSDAY/TOMORROW, 9/24 🚨 The 2026 Online Journalism Awards are almost here! Join us October 1 at City Winery, NYC as we celebrate the best in digital journalism. Grab tickets now before it's too late! online-ne.ws/2026-OJA-cel...
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A warm welcome & big round of applause of our WLA Class of 2026! 🥳
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
New title. New team. Now what? @journalists.org's 🆕 Adaptive Leadership course gives first-time managers practical, essential tools for leading through change. Limited spots available. Registration closes soon. Register here: www.journalists.org/events/adapt...
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Journos/editors: Want to reach new audiences & feel more confident on 🎥 ? @journalists.org’s Social Video for Journalists course is a hands-on, skills-first program for today's platforms. 6️⃣ modules, a video project & portfolio feedback. See deets & register ASAP here: online-ne.ws/socialvideoc...
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Social Video Course for Journalists
A six-part practical course on producing social video for journalists, from planning to scripting to editing to distribution, featuring some of the foremost experts in the field.
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
✨Celebrate the stories, the newsrooms, and the journalism that left an impact by submitting work to the Online Journalism Awards ✨. The final deadline is this Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT (3:59 a.m. UTC). Learn more and submit here: awards.journalists.org
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Online News Association @journalists.org · 11/05/2026
Tomorrow (May 12) is the last day to submit your work to the OJAs with discounted pricing. After tomorrow, the price goes up! The final deadline to submit is Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT (3:59 a.m. UTC). Learn more and submit: awards.journalists.org
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The Online Journalism Awards – Honoring the Best of Digital Journalism
The OJAs honor excellence in digital journalism around the world, with 53 awards across 23 categories.
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Rebuild Local News @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Tomorrow is the big day! Rebuild Local News and @journalists.org are co-hosting a webinar on the state policies shaping local news in 2026, along with practical guidance for newsroom leaders, journalists and media advocates on how to effectively engage with legislators. Register below:
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Rebuild Local News @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Local News Day is one week away! 📣 Join Rebuild Local News + @journalists.org on Thursday, April 9 at 3:30 p.m. ET for a webinar on the leading policy models shaping support for community newsrooms in 2026, and how to engage state policymakers. Register Now: www.journalists.org/events/2026-...
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
🆕 ONA26 🔥 News drop: So thrilled to announce that Sasha-Ann Simons from WBEZ Chicago will host a fireside chat with the Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, on the main stage a week from today! Very excited about this vital conversation! online-ne.ws/mayor-of-chi...
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Field Foundation @fieldfoundation.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Field Foundation has complimentary registrations available for grant recipients attending the ONA @journalists.org conference in Chicago. If you are a journalist with a Field Foundation-funded news outlet and would like to attend, please email rcastro@fieldfoundation.org by Monday, March 23.
Invitation graphic for ONA26 in Chicago, March 30–April 1 at the Hilton Chicago. Text reads: "Please join us for ONA26 | March 30–April 1 | Hilton Chicago. Opening Reception sponsored by Chicago J-Funders. We look forward to welcoming you!" Sponsor logos for Press Forward Chicago, The Joyce Foundation, Field Foundation, and Driehaus Foundation are displayed below.
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
ONA stands with Press-Freedom Coalition and Calls for the Immediate Release of journalist Estefany Rodriguez. Read our statement: online-ne.ws/release-este...
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Press freedom coalition sounds alarm on ICE detention of Nashville journalist Estefany Rodriguez - Online News Association
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
🆕 We’re hiring! @journalists.org is seeking an ambitious and relationship-driven Development Manager to manage and strengthen our fundraising efforts. See details here: online-ne.ws/development and apply by Friday, April 3!
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
The Getting Closer Deadline for ONA26 ends TODAY so don’t delay! Starting tomorrow the registration price increases from $495 to $600. Now is your last chance to get discounted passes!  ona26.journalists.org/register
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
So please to share that @journalists.org is a founding partner of the inaugural Local News Day on April 9, 2026. This is nationwide push to support trusted local journalism. Learn more here: www.journalists.org/news/ona-pro...
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 22/01/2026
Today at 2pm ET: @rcfp.org's Jen Nelson leads a virtual workshop for journalists covering immigration enforcement, explaining legally grounded strategies for newsgathering — especially when interacting with law enforcement. Presented by @journalists.org, IWMF, and @fordfoundation.org. RSVP:
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Redux: Legal Rights and Risks for Journalists Covering Immigration Enforcement - Online News Association
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 09/01/2026
On Jan. 22, @rcfp.org's Jen Nelson will lead a virtual training on covering immigration enforcement — helping journalists plan ahead, make real-time decisions, and stay protected in unpredictable environments. Presented by @journalists.org and IWMF, with support from @fordfoundation.org. RSVP 👇
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
⏰ Last call for Early Bird registration! Today is the final day for ONA members to register for #ONA26 at the early bird rate of $375! You’ll be saving $120 on registration. Join us in Chicago for 3️⃣ days of learning, networking and shaping the future of journalism. ona26.journalists.org/register/
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Such an amazing deal! @journalists.org is getting in on Cyber Monday, too! Register to attend #ONA26 at the discounted rate of $350, regardless of your membership status, using promo code CYBERMON at ona26.journalists.org/register
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Online News Association @journalists.org · 05/11/2025
In this week's ONA Weekly newsletter, we've compiled some resources for those impacted by recent layoffs. Having a support system is so essential, now more than ever. We also want to hear how you’re doing. What resources are you finding most helpful right now? journalists.org/2025/11/05/o...
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ONA Weekly #586: We’re here for you, whatever comes next – Online News Association
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Alex Ip 葉清霖 @alexip718.com · 11/09/2025
Nothing says "journalism that meets the moment" more than a conversation between @niketa.bsky.social and @theonion.com' @bencollins.bsky.social at #ONA25 on the anniversary of 9/11, a day after two deadly school shootings. The Onion is now the 13th-largest print newspaper in the United States!
Niketa Patel, a Brown woman in a red shirt, speaks to Ben Collins, a man in a black shirt
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Online News Association @journalists.org · 09/09/2025
ONA is stepping up to become journalism's essential hub for adaptive leadership across all roles and functions in our field. Read a letter from our Executive Director/CEO Niketa Patel (@niketa.bsky.social) as she introduces ONA's new three-year strategic: journalists.org/2025/09/09/l...
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Letter from Niketa Patel: Introducing ONA’s new strategic plan – Online News Association
As my six-month anniversary at the helm of ONA approaches, I’m excited to share that we’ve been hard at work putting together our new three-year strategic plan. Our new north ... Read more.
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Honored to be featured in @susanmcp.bsky.social’s #CONNECTED newsletter this week! Subscribe for more interviews with Connectors around the world who are driving change by building community, breaking barriers, and leading with compassion. bit.ly/4gFmp0d
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
⚜️ Can’t wait to host everyone in New Orleans soon! Still need to snag your ticket to #ONA25? Lock in our Getting Closer registration rate ahead of Friday, August 8 before prices go up! ona25.journalists.org/register/
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Online News Association @journalists.org · 04/08/2025
At #ONA25 in New Orleans, you’ll find practical sessions and future-forward conversations to shape your next journalism project, how you lead a team or even your career trajectory. Get the four-day conference pass by Aug. 8 before registration reaches full price. ona25.journalists.org/register/
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Congrats on a great run, Dave. Excited to hear more about your next brilliant chapter 👏🏽
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
We know journalists love a deadline, but don’t let this one pass you by: Submit your best work from the past year for consideration in the 2025 Online Journalism Awards by May 15: awards.journalists.org/awards/ #OJA25
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Explore the Categories of the Online Journalism Awards
This page lists all categories for the Online Journalism Awards and includes detailed descriptions of each category. Submit Your Entries There are two new OJA categories in 2025: Excellence in Science...
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
🍑 Hey journos in ATL! Join ONA ATL’s 🆓 AI/SEO event with Ryan Restivo at @wsbtv2.bsky.social on Wednesday, April 16 next week. Come for YESEO training but stay for the networking & nibbles. See you there & RSVP now 🤖 www.eventbrite.com/e/improve-yo...
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Improve Your Stories Discoverability with a FREE app — YESEO
Learn the free YESEO app with hands-on training. Since its launch in 2023, the app has improved SEO for over 14k stories.
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
🏆 Submissions are open for the 2025 Online Journalism Awards! This year's awards include 2️⃣4️⃣ categories. All entries to the 2025 OJAs are due on Thursday, May 15 🏆 awards.journalists.org/2025/04/03/c...
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Call for entries to the 2025 Online Journalism Awards
Submit entries to 24 categories, including new awards for Excellence in Science Reporting and Innovation in Revenue Strategy
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
⏰ The suggestion box deadline for ONA25 is today so get your pitches in! We're looking for pitches for skill-building workshops, case studies & larger convos (1-5 panelists) to shape the program for @journalists.org annual conference in Sept. in New Orleans ⚜️ ona25.journalists.org/make-submiss...
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ONA25 Suggestion Box — ONA25
The ONA25 Suggestion Box is the opportunity for ONA members, online news journalists and the general public to make public submissions of ideas for our annual conference, running Sept. 10-13 in New Or...
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Paul Cheung @pcheung630.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Congrats to @aajaofficial.bsky.social Executive Leadership Program grad @niketa.bsky.social on her next adventure as @journalists.org's next Executive Director / CEO! Love seeing more diverse leader running journalism orgs! journalists.org/2025/03/20/n...
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Niketa Patel appointed Executive Director/CEO of the Online News Association
Niketa brings over 20 years of experience in newsrooms, the technology sector and journalism education
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Online News Association @journalists.org · 20/03/2025
Big news! 🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Niketa Patel (@niketa.bsky.social) as the new Executive Director/CEO of ONA, effective March 31. Niketa has long been a champion of our mission and brings deep experience in newsrooms, tech and journalism education. Read more. journalists.org/2025/03/20/n...
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Niketa Patel appointed Executive Director/CEO of the Online News Association at a pivotal moment for journalism – Online News Association
The Online News Association (ONA) is excited to announce Niketa Patel as its new Executive Director/CEO, effective March 31. Niketa is an accomplished digital journalist and widely respected expert in...
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Career news! 🥳 I couldn’t be more thrilled to lead @journalists.org at such a crucial time in journalism. I 💜 ONA so much & it has strengthened my career journey in so many ways. So honored to serve our 🌟 community, alongside our stellar team & Board of Directors. journalists.org/2025/03/20/n...
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Niketa Patel appointed Executive Director/CEO of the Online News Association
Niketa brings over 20 years of experience in newsrooms, the technology sector and journalism education
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
🗣️ It's that time of year! Applications just opened up for the next cohort of @newmarkjplus.bsky.social Executive Program in News Innovation & Leadership! If you are looking to uplevel your leadership skills, business acumen and network, look no further and apply now! 🏃🏽‍♀️
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Attn: Journo students & early career journos in ATL: AAJA-ATL is hosting a 🆓 workshop next Saturday, 2/22 at CNN. I'm thrilled to be moderating a convo about landing a great journo job along side folks from CNN, 11Alive & AJC. Check out the full line up & RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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AAJA ATL 2025 Student + Early Career Journalism Workshop Registration
The Asian American Journalists Association, Atlanta Chapter, welcomes you to our Student and Early Career Journalism Workshop at CNN on February 22! Let top talent from CNN, AJC and 11Alive help chart...
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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
📣 Applications open today for the Nonprofit News Business Certificate, a new game-changing business training for nonprofit news leaders and full scholarships are available! www.journalism.cuny.edu/2025/02/lead...
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Kara makes a compelling argument - “The Post can do better," @karaswisher.bsky.social told us. "It's so maddening to see what's happening. ... Why not me? Why not any of us?" www.axios.com/2024/12/20/s...
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Scoop: Kara Swisher's long-shot Post bid
Swisher believes the Amazon founder will eventually want to sell, since the paper has become a managerial nightmare.
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Leslie Rangel @iamleslierangel.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
I can’t believe almost 200 years after a Mexican woman died in Texas, I’m the journalist who got to investigate her story. This started with a tip I got about potential grave desecration of a historic unkept Mexican cemetery in Comal County, north of San Antonio. thebarbedwire.com/2024/12/11/w...
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Who Owns the Dead? Inside a Texas Family’s Fight to Honor Its Ancestors - The Barbed Wire
EXCLUSIVE For most of her life, Lulu Francois believed her family history was a mystery lost to time.  That changed when, during a Christmas gathering seven years ago, an aunt revealed she sometimes v...
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
As @ona-community.bsky.social celebrates our 2️⃣5️⃣th anniversary, we are looking for a new CEO! If you are passionate about the future of news, AI + journalism, leading a fantastic team, programming, financial oversight & more, please apply & reach out with any q’s! journalists.org/about/jobs/o...
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Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer – Online News Association
Overview The Online News Association (ONA) is seeking an Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer to lead it through its next phase of development. The ideal candidate is highly motivated to develop...
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
It’s finally bumping over here! America is funny/problematic like that 🙃😬
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 23/10/2023
Rise & shine, Atlanta 💜
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 19/10/2023
Today in things that bring me joy…the strays living in my garden had kittens & I couldn’t be more thrilled! 😻
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 19/10/2023
What’s new, Bluesky fam? I haven’t been active on here for a minute but now is as good a time as any. Opening Twitter is too painful & Threads is a pain so here I am.
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 21/06/2023
Curious to know what the 2023 cohort of my program have been working on this year? RSVP for Newmark J-School’s virtual Executive Capstone Presentations event on 6/29 to see & hear about a wide range of projects and innovative ideas!💡 lu.ma/idavchv5
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Executive Program Capstone Presentations (Virtual) · Zoom · Luma
Join us for the Capstone Presentations of the Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership! Be inspired by our 2022-2023 cohort as they deliver their culminating projects after a...
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 15/05/2023
Happening tomorrow: Come join our virtual Open 🏡 to learn more about Newmark J-School’s Executive Program in News Innovation & Leadership on LinkedIn Live at 11 a.m. ET. Thrilled that ‘22 alum Cynthia DuBose from McClatchy is our special guest! RSVP here: lnkd.in/gvbX5AfU
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Amir Shevat 🦋 @amir.blue · 10/05/2023
The Bluesky team just launched developer community page 🚀 With built in openness and deep developer understanding: "To submit or remove your project to this list, you may open a pull request here." 💙 @emily.bsky.team rocks! atproto.com/community/projects
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 27/04/2023
Oh hai new ppl on here 👋🏽
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 25/04/2023
Join me, Zainab Shah, Jeff Jarvis & David Clinch for Newmark J-School’s Summer Engagement Boost on July 10-12 in NYC. Expect lots of real talk about journalism in a post-platform era & explore new tools & strategies. Deadline to apply is 6/1. www.journalism.cuny.edu/j-plus/summ…
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Summer Boost - Newmark J-School
Summer is the ideal time to update your skills and hone your expertise in all things media.
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Niketa @niketa.bsky.social · 20/04/2023
Hello all! Figured I would jump on here ahead of tomorrow’s blue check purge 😵‍💫🍷 What accounts should I follow here?
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