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2025 Board Nominations & Elections

PMJA is a member-driven association governed by an elected Board of Directors.  The Board is responsible for strategically thinking, planning and evaluating on behalf of the association while the staff and volunteers typically execute programs and day-to-day operations.

For the 2025 elections, there are 4 available seats with 2-year terms. Members may nominate themselves or others during an open call for nominations from March 24 through April 18, 2025. Members will vote online May 7 - 9, 2025.

Eligibility
  • Any current dues-paying News Organization, Media Professional or Supporter member of PMJA is eligible to become a candidate.  Remember that everyone working at a member organization is a member!
  • Four board seats of the full board are reserved for individuals who are journalists at a member news organization.  
  • A board nomination form must be completed by the nominee or nominator by April 18, 2025
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Attend monthly Board meetings via Zoom
    • 90 minutes monthly plus reviewing documents in advance
  • Chair one of PMJA's committees
    • 60 minutes monthly, generally 10x per year
    • Additional efforts between meetings varies, for example: outreach to lapsed members or contributing to draft policy documents.
  • Attend the annual Board retreat in the fall
    • Maximum 6 days Monday - Saturday travel inclusive
    • Travel, lodging and meals paid by PMJA
  • Assist in planning the annual conference
    • Overall planning as part of Board retreat
    • Breakout session coordination December - May, approximately 5 sessions per Board member
    • Hosting assigned breakout sessions at in-person conference
  • Attend the annual conference
    • 3 full days Wednesday - Friday, plus travel
    • Registration fees paid by PMJA, Board member pays travel and lodging
  • Make an annual donation of any amount to the Public Media Journalism Foundation
Election Process
  • The Bylaws & Governance committee shall be charged with receiving the nominations, ensuring nominees are qualified and willing to serve, and that any requirements for Board composition are met.
  • Members are invited to nominate themselves or other members for election to the board.
  • Each nominee must present their qualifications and interest in the organization in a brief written summary as well as a short (2-minute maximum) recorded (either audio or video) candidate statement by April 24, 2025.
  • The Committee and the Board will make efforts to ensure news organizations represent the size diversity of the membership.
  • The Bylaws & Governance committee shall present a slate of nominees to the membership for election.
  • Elections will be held electronically on May 7 - 9, 2025.  Each dues-paying Member except Students shall have the right to one vote. Each organizational member is a single member and entitled to a single vote. 
  • The top 4 vote-getters will serve 2-year terms. 
Important Dates

  • March 24: Nominating opens

  • April 18: Deadline for nominations

  • April 24: Deadline for candidates to provide a written summary of qualifications and recorded candidate statement

  • April 30: Candidates presented to PMJA's membership 

  • May 7-9: Members vote

  • June 24: Board orientation at #PMJA2024 in Kansas City, MO

  • July board meeting: New Board convenes and selects Officers

Check Back on April 30!