International Symposium on Online Journalism
A program of the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas at the University of Texas at Austin
May 15, 2020
The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has announced the winners of the 2020 North American Digital Media Awards. “We’re delighted to have received such top-level projects from so many different types of media organizations. It’s one of the strengths of this competition,” said Rodrigo Bonilla, regional director for the Americas at WAN-IFRA. “From small … Read More
Registration | February 27, 2020
UPDATED: This story was modified to reflect the changes from the in-person conference in Austin to ISOJ Online When Professor Cindy Royal interviewed innovators and early adopters of digital product management in journalism in 2016, her selection pool was noticeably smaller than it is today. “The practice of product management in media organizations has grown … Read More
Covering the White House | February 5, 2020
The in-person component of ISOJ 2020 has been canceled. More information here. Reporters on the front lines of election coverage face a myriad of new challenges created by digital media. They work hard to keep voters accurately informed at a time of information overload, disinformation, misinformation and distrust of the press. Attendees of the 21st … Read More
Registration | January 28, 2020
The in-person component of the 21st ISOJ has been canceled. Journalists, media executives, scholars and news enthusiasts from around the world are invited to register for the 21st International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ). Since 1999, this annual conference has focused on the impact of the digital revolution on journalism, combining perspectives from professionals and … Read More
Elections | January 27, 2020
Due to the cancellation of in-person events for ISOJ 2020, this hackathon has been canceled. Developers, designers, researchers, journalists and political junkies are invited to convene to build tools to inform and educate voters ahead of the 2020 election. The Texas Tribune, in partnership with the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas and Hacks/Hackers, … Read More
Innovation | January 24, 2020
Update: The deadline for submissions for the North American Digital Media Awards has been extended to March 15, 2020 @ 11:59 PM ET. The North American Digital Media Awards ceremony has been cancelled due to the cancellation of the in-person component of ISOJ 2020. Prior to the official start of the 21st International Symposium on … Read More
Registration | January 23, 2020
Looking for a quiet space to think about everything you’re learning at ISOJ? Austin has a number of museums within walking distance or a short drive from the main conference location. Blanton Museum of Art Location 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Austin, TX 78712 Phone: (512) 471-5482 The 21st International Symposium on Online … Read More
Registration | January 23, 2020
Howdy and welcome to Austin, Texas! We’re so glad y’all decided to join us for the International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) in the best city in the great state of Texas! We’re one of the most popular cities in the U.S. to visit and live. We’re also the Live Music Capital of the World and … Read More
Registration | January 16, 2020
The 21st International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) will take place from April 24-25, 2020 at the Blanton Museum of Art on the University of Texas at Austin’s campus. Reserved hotel room blocks are available at the DoubleTree Suites Hotel. You can find more information about other nearby hotels — along with transportation and parking details — … Read More
Featured | May 8, 2019
Papers on growing digital media in Cuba, and news coverage of a highly politicized earthquake in Chile, won top awards as part of the 20th ISOJ conference and the 2019 #ISOJ Journal. Shearon Roberts and Magdalena Saldaña were the authors of the winning papers in this year’s edition of #ISOJ, which is the official research … Read More