{"id":1796,"date":"2018-08-09T15:36:53","date_gmt":"2018-08-09T19:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ona18.journalists.org\/?p=1796"},"modified":"2018-08-16T14:30:17","modified_gmt":"2018-08-16T18:30:17","slug":"how-to-connect-with-ona-local-at-ona18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ona18.journalists.org\/2018\/08\/09\/how-to-connect-with-ona-local-at-ona18\/","title":{"rendered":"How to connect with ONA Local at ONA18"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that ONA community members hosted more than 180 meetups around the world in 2017? That\u2019s about a gathering every other day, on average, where digital journalism professionals got together to share ideas and inspiration, network and discuss trends in their newsrooms and the industry last year.<\/p>\n<p>We often hear from ONA conference attendees that they want to bring home the camaraderie they\u2019ve experienced and gather more regularly with other local digital journalists year-round.<a href=\"https:\/\/journalists.org\/local\"> ONA Local<\/a> is the community that connects you with your digital journalism neighbors when you get back home, and each group is run by volunteers who are working in the industry. We rely on people like you to organize gatherings, listen to the community and act as the local representatives for the ONA family.<\/p>\n<p>Excited to find out how you can help start or support an ONA Local group? Here\u2019s where you can get the scoop in Austin:<\/p>\n<h3>How to organize an ONA Local group<\/h3>\n<p>Learn how to volunteer with your existing ONA Local group or start a new one;<a href=\"https:\/\/ona18.journalists.org\/sessions\/onalocal\/\"> join us for ONA Local Office Hours<\/a> Saturday, Sept. 15 at 11:30 a.m. on the 5th floor in room 502. We\u2019ll have information on what\u2019s involved in leadership, applications for new groups and current group organizers who will be on hand to share tips and help you brainstorm.<\/p>\n<h3>Find your neighbors at ONA18<\/h3>\n<p>Several ONA Local groups are planning to host meetups for members of their local communities throughout the conference. We\u2019ll compile those meetups as we hear about them, but you can also<a href=\"https:\/\/journalists.org\/local\/\"> find your group now<\/a> and join them on Facebook or Meetup to be the first to hear about it.<\/p>\n<h3>Keep the inspiration going<\/h3>\n<p>Some ONA Local groups host recap events after the conference to debrief on key takeaways, review their favorite sessions and share what they learned. This is a great time to get to know your local ONA community, if you aren&#8217;t already connected with them. Make sure to find them now and join their Meetup or Facebook group so you&#8217;re notified about any recaps near you.<\/p>\n<p><i>Want to help organize, sponsor or host a meetup at ONA18 or a recap meetup after the conference?<\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/journalists.org\/local\"> <i>Find the organizers on Meetup or via email<\/i><\/a><i>, or send us a note at local@journalists.org if you need an introduction.<\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1082 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ona18.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2018\/05\/meghan-murphy-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ona18.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/meghan-murphy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ona18.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/meghan-murphy-300x300.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/ona18.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/meghan-murphy-300x300.jpg?resize=25,25 25w, https:\/\/ona18.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/meghan-murphy-300x300.jpg?resize=120,120 120w, https:\/\/ona18.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/05\/meghan-murphy-300x300.jpg?resize=140,140 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Meghan Murphy<\/b> is Senior Manager, Communities &amp; Local Journalism Initiatives at ONA. 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