Membership Information

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. 

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!

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!

Organizations and businesses that support public media journalism. All individuals working for the Supporter will qualify for membership benefits.

Dues: $500 or more.

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