PMJA Membership
Professional Growth That Strengthens Your Entire News Operation
In an era of funding challenges, PMJA membership delivers essential training, support, and connections that help your newsroom serve communities better while building the next generation of news leaders.
2,500+ members 135 member newsrooms All 50 states + Guam
Build Your Expertise
Strengthen your journalism skills to better serve your community
- ✓ Exclusive webinars on journalism, technology, ethics and trends that build audience trust
- ✓ Year-round training workshops with member pricing on topics from editing and hosting to leadership and reporting
- ✓ Annual conference with member pricing plus free virtual sessions for all
- ✓ Career development conversations for building the next generation of news leaders
- ✓ Select recorded sessions for learning that fits your schedule and budget
Get Recognition for Your Work
Showcase excellence that builds community trust
- ✓ Annual Awards competition across diverse journalism categories that demonstrate impact
- ✓ Leo C. Lee Award recognizing distinguished service to public media
- ✓ Editor of the Year honoring exceptional leadership in developing news teams
- ✓ Public Media New Voices Award celebrating emerging talent and future leaders
- ✓ Member meet-ups to share your award-winning work and successful strategies with peers
Connect with Your Professional Community
Build networks that strengthen your journalism
- ✓ Committee participation across various focus areas to shape the industry's future
- ✓ Peer and affinity group connections for collaboration and resource sharing
- ✓ Knowledge Exchange program for multidirectional professional sharing and mentorship
- ✓ Online member community for engagement and support
Access Professional Resources & Support
Get the tools, research, and assistance your newsroom needs
- ✓ Practical resource guides, original research, and white papers on newsroom strategies, audio techniques, and building inclusive leadership in public media
- ✓ PMJA Editor Corps with subsidized editorial support rates (News Organization members only)
- ✓ Opportunities and resources shared from partner organizations
- ✓ Career center access with one free job posting annually and member pricing
- ✓ Career Transition Support Toolkit offering 6-month complimentary membership, discounted training, and peer support for career changes
- ✓ Advocacy for journalists' rights and editorial freedom
Ready to Maximize Your Membership Benefits?
Current Members
All staff at member organizations have access to these benefits.
Create your member account to get started.Considering Membership?
- News Organizations: Dues range from $150–$1,000 annually (based on revenue)
- Media Professionals: $120 annually or $15/month
- Students: Only $25 annually
Join PMJA Today
Visit pmja.org/membership-information to get started, or contact info@pmja.org with questions.
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