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 be held.

ONA’s got more guides for you at ona19.journalists.org. Tour the French Quarter for a break from networking, try some classic NOLA foods, and find quick lunches, dinners and drinks in the city.

Music used in this episode is by Bonus Beat Blast. Special thanks to New Orleans resident and freelance videographer Philip Piedescalso for the interview and tour.

S2E1 — A Quick Guide to New Orleans and Highlights Near the ONA19 Conference

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 former ONA board member Robert Hernandez.

Music used in this episode is “Exotic” by Andrew Pekler and “Whispering Through” by Asura with Bonus Beat Blast 2011, which can be found on FreeMusicArchive.org.

S2E2 – Take Naps, Stay Hydrated, Be Present: Navigating ONA as a First Timer

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 name). In this episode, ONA on Air producer Austin Fast talks to journalists at the ONA19 conference in New Orleans about how they handle gender non-conforming sources and subjects.

Music used in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. Special thanks to Margaret Schneider, an ONA Local organizer, Posey Gruener of Sound Effect, and Lori Todd of Cronkite News.

S2E3 – Gender Benders vs. Grammar Sticklers

Newsrooms large and small are saddled with confusing workarounds, outmoded processes and silos incubating miscommunication. Join this session to acquire tools and tactics to make meaningful change to editorial workflow, unite the newsroom and create exceptional cross-platform journalism.

Speakers:
Michael Ventura - Deputy Editor, Newsroom Workflow, The Wall Street Journal @mpventura
Erica Smith - Senior Editor, The Virginian-Pilot
@ericasmith
Angela Pacienza - Head of Experience, The Globe and Mail
@angelapacienza

Newsroom Workflow: Tools and Tactics to Simplify and Iterate

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