Ohio News Media Association

02/26/2021

Congrats to all the finalists and winners of our annual Osman C. Hooper Non-Daily Newspaper Competition. The virtual award ceremony is now available to watch. https://itsltd.workplace.datto.com/filelink/693a2-105b214c-0674e4144d-2

10/20/2020

This election season is yet again showcasing why open government is so important to everyone. Consider donating to the Ohio Coalition for Open Government, which fights for issues and access to public records in our state.

For nearly 30 years, the Ohio Coalition for Open Government has fought for open government issues and access to public records in our state. We work to ensure that the state and local governments in Ohio remain governments of the people, by the people, and for ...

10/02/2020

On Oct. 14 the ONMA will host a free webinar for staff at member papers on "How Do You Estimate Your Total Audience?" Join experts from the Alliance for Audited Media as they show how to calculate your total audience across all platforms. Register today! https://www.ohionews.org/aws/ONA/pt/sd/calendar/190175/_blank/layout_details/false

08/04/2020

The 2021 Osman C. Hooper Non-Daily Newspaper Competition and the Ohio Collegiate Newspaper & Website competition are open for entries. Don't miss your opportunity to showcase and recognize both your publication and your staff. Deadline to enter is Oct. 12.
https://www.ohionews.org/aws/ONA/pt/sp/awards

06/30/2020

Mike Reilley will teach an online Google tools training on July 15 from 10 am to noon. Free for ONMA, OAB, and Ohio SPJ members. Register today.

Society of Professional Journalists digital trainer Mike Reilley will host this insightful Google tools training webinar. In this two-hour session, journalists will learn how to use Google’s data and mapping tools to both research stories and verify information. This is a must-attend training made...

06/12/2020

The ONMA is one of the supporters of this statement from the BrechnerCenter and NFOIC on police records transparency and accountability.

Trust is a key element in police-citizen relationships. Secrecy is the enemy of trust. We must have .

06/01/2020

Statement and information from the Ohio News Media Association on the First Amendment right of journalists to cover protests.

On Sunday night, we and the Ohio Association of Broadcasters worked with our respective members in Cleveland to resolve a situation that occurred when members of the Cleveland Police Department informed journalists they were not exempt from the mayor’s curfew and could not be on the streets.

04/15/2020

The Google News Initiative has launched a Global Journalism Emergency Relief Fund to help support local news. ONMA members should check this out and consider applying. Applications will close on April 29 so don't delay if you want to apply.
https://www.blog.google/outreach-initiatives/google-news-initiative/global-journalism-emergency-relief-fund-local-news/

03/13/2020

We've created a resource page on the COVID-19 outbreak for journalists at our member papers. We've also started a private Slack channel for journalists and editors to share info on the coronavirus outbreak in our state. Please share with Ohio journalists.

The Ohio News Media Association has created this page to centralize resources about the COVID-19 outbreak for our member journalists. If you don’t see the information you need on this page, contact the ONMA’s Jason Sanford at [email protected].

03/10/2020

We will host a March 18 webinar on Latest Developments in Ohio Sunshine and Open Gov Laws, lead by Jack Greiner of Graydon Law in Cincinnati.

Webinar is free for any journalist working for an ONMA or OAB member paper/station. Register today.

What: This popular, annual webinar covers latest laws and court decisions that affect journalists’ access to records and public meetings. There will be plenty of time for Q&A with one of Ohio’s leading sunshine law experts: Jack Greiner of the Graydon law firm in Cincinnati.When: Wednesday, Marc...

02/12/2020

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2020 Hooper Weekly Newspaper and Collegiate Newspaper Awards. You can now access all the winners and check out their excellent work.

The Ohio Hooper & Collegiate Awards celebrates the best in Ohio journalism, photography, design, and advertising.