Membership Information
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All staff at organizations qualify for member benefits. Please encourage all staff to create their profile in the Member Compass.Membership with PMJA comes with incredible benefits and
connects you to others working in public media newsrooms around the country!
News Organization
Any organization producing original journalism for distribution via the public media system. All individuals working for the news organization will qualify for membership benefits.
Annual membership dues are based on the station's NFFS or total revenue as follows:
- Under $500,000 - $150
- $500,001 to $2,000,000 - $500
- $2,000,001 to $5,000,000 - $700
- $5,000,001 to $10,000,000 - $800
- $10,000,001 or more - $1,000
Note: PMJA is phasing in these new dues over three years for any renewing member who will see a dues increase of $100 or more.
For CSG qualified stations, PMJA will use CPB-provided NFFS amounts. Any station that is not CSG qualified will need to provide PMJA with their most recent budget showing total revenue numbers.
Media Professional - Annual Membership
Individuals working outside of a member News Organization to advance public media journalism such as freelancers, educators, and consultants.
Dues: $120 annually
Tip: If you're employed at a news organization, log in to check your membership status first. You may already be a member!
Media Professional - Career Transition
Individuals recently laid off from News Organizations or Supporter members.
Dues: Free for 6 months, renewable if needed
Tip: If you were previously employed at a news organization, log in to update your contact information. Please reach out to PMJA using the chat support bubble or by emailing info@pmja.org if you need assistance.
Media Professional - Monthly Membership
Individuals working outside of a member News Organization to advance public media journalism such as freelancers, educators, and consultants.
Dues: $15 per month
Tip: If you're employed at a news organization, log in to check your membership status first. You may already be a member!
Supporter
Organizations and businesses that support public media journalism. All individuals working for the Supporter will qualify for membership benefits.
Dues: $500 or more.
Student
Individuals who are high school students and students attending a two-year or four-year college or university. Graduate students also are eligible if not employed full-time with a News Organization. (Non-Voting Membership)
Dues: $25