Editor Corps Terms & Conditions

How It Works

Editor Assignment: PMJA assigns editors based on funding availability, editor availability, and station needs.

Stations are limited to 20 hours per week and 200 subsidized hours per two-year funding cycle to ensure equitable access across all newsrooms. Additional unsubsidized hours are available at $100/hour after reaching the 200-hour limit.

Payment: Fees are based on your newsroom size and can be paid upfront or by invoice after services are completed.

Your Responsibilities

Scheduling and Cancellations

• Work with your assigned editor in good faith for agreed-upon hours
• Cancel at least 24 hours in advance (or by Friday for Monday shifts)
• Late cancellations incur a 50% fee to cover editor compensation
• Credits (not refunds) are issued for cancelled shifts and can be used for future Editor Corps hours or other PMJA services

Content and Credit Requirements

You must provide on-air and online credit for all content 3+ minutes:

"Produced with assistance from the Public Media Journalists Association Editor Corps funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people."

Include a link to http://pmja.org/editor-corps in online credits.

Reporting Requirements ⚠️

• Submit content links within 30 days of completion
• Respond to all PMJA feedback requests - this is critical for continued funding

Missing these requirements may affect future Editor Corps eligibility.

Editorial Standards

All editors follow PMJA editorial guidelines. Your newsroom maintains full responsibility for all on-air content.

Legal Terms

Your newsroom agrees to hold PMJA and individual editors harmless except where prohibited by state law. PMJA maintains separate agreements with editors for compensation.

Questions? Contact editorcorps@pmja.org or use the chat support bubble.