Membership & Outreach committee

Committee Charge

• Articulates the various ways in which members can benefit from and participate in the work of PMJA
• Assists staff in membership renewal and retention efforts
• Assists staff in identifying potential members
• Identifies opportunities to engage members in the organization and bring their perspectives, expectations and needs to the table
• Develops and implements engagement activities that connect members to PMJA and to one another, both informally and through PMJA events and programs
• Reviews ratio of resource input to impact to ensure PMJA time and resources are providing the greatest value for members
• Makes recommendations to the Bylaws and Governance committees regarding membership structure as necessary
• Works with other committees on issues that relate or intersect with member engagement and outreach activities

Current Goals

DEI Strategic Priorities

• Expanded Definition: Explore inclusion of public television, community radio and non-profit digital newsrooms
• Early Career Focus: Target early-career journalists and those transitioning to public media