Membership Information
ONA membership is open to anyone working for a journalism organization or supporting journalism communities, academics, students and members of the public interested in online news.
Membership in the Online News Association connects you with the sharpest minds in digital journalism — multi-platform news professionals who are rethinking the industry, finding innovative ways to tell stories with emerging technology and starting up the news sites of the future. Members also enjoy a range of benefits, from discounted training, conferences and seminars to regional, national and international communities and events.PLEASE NOTE: ONA IS CHANGING MEMBERSHIP PLATFORMS AND PURCHASES OF NEW MEMBERSHIPS AND RENEWALS ARE PAUSED — WE WILL UPDATE HERE WHEN THE SYSTEM IS READY FOR PURCHASES AGAIN!
Professional
Open to any person whose principal livelihood comes from creating, producing, or supervising the creation or production of journalism for digital distribution. Professional members are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors and as Board Officers.
Academic
Open to high school, college and university faculty and other academic professionals, including trainers, with research or teaching interests in journalism produced for digital distribution. Academic members may serve on the Board of Directors and as Secretary and/or Treasurer.
Associate
Open to members of the public with an interest in online journalism, including those who work in media but are not directly involved in creating, producing or supervising the creation or production of journalism for digital distribution. Associate members may serve on the Board of Directors and as Secretary and/or Treasurer.
Student
Open to high school, college and university students, including undergraduate, graduate and associate degree students, with an interest in journalism produced for digital distribution. (Graduate students who are employed full time and students in certificate programs are not eligible to be Student Members.)