A core principal of PMI is to operate with an inclusive governing body of directors drawn from across the full range of the public media ecosystem. PMI is seeking to add five station leaders to our board of directors ensuring that the board reflects diversity in geography, license type, budget size, and audience served. Below is a description of the role for a PMI board member. If interested, please complete this form (n.b. we are no longer accepting applications as of 1/20/2026). Our nominating committee will be in touch.
PMI Board Member Job Description
Role of the Board
The Board of Directors of Public Media Infrastructure (PMI) provides fiduciary oversight, strategic direction, and governance leadership to ensure PMI fulfills its mission: to design, steward, and scale shared digital infrastructure that enables public media stations of all sizes to serve their communities effectively in a post-CPB environment.
Board Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Policy
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- Establish and periodically review PMI’s vision, mission, strategic priorities, and long-term goals, with an explicit focus on digital infrastructure.
- Approve major organizational and governance policies, including technology principles, data stewardship, and risk management.
- Ensure PMI’s strategy complements existing broadcast infrastructure and national partners.
Organizational Leadership
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- Hire, support, and evaluate the Executive Director.
- Lead inclusive and strategic board recruitment to ensure balanced representation and expertise across technology, finance, law, station operations, and audience engagement.
- Evaluate board performance and continuously strengthen governance practices.
Program & Operations Oversight
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- Monitor progress against annual and multi-year strategic goals.
- Provide oversight of PMI’s digital infrastructure initiatives, including shared platforms, analytics, interoperability tools, and service models.
- Approve major organizational actions and partnerships.
- Ensure compliance with contracts, grants, and regulatory obligations.
Financial Stewardship
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- Approve the annual operating budget.
- Monitor financial performance and long-term sustainability.
- Ensure responsible stewardship of philanthropic, earned, and grant-based resources.
Audit & Risk Management
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- Oversee annual independent audits.
- Monitor organizational risk, including cybersecurity, data governance, vendor dependency, and system interoperability.
Resource Development
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- Support fundraising activities as appropriate, including strategic introductions and advocacy.
- Review fundraising strategies and results.
- Identify prospective funders aligned with public-interest digital infrastructure.
Individual Director Responsibilities
Duty of Care
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- Attend and actively participate in Board and committee meetings.
- Remain informed about PMI’s mission, programs, finances, and operating environment.
- Exercise independent judgment and act in good faith.
- Ensure the Board fulfills its fiduciary responsibilities.
Duty of Loyalty
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- Act in the best interests of PMI rather than personal or organizational interests.
- Comply with PMI’s conflict-of-interest policy.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Act in accordance with PMI’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and mission.
Meetings
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- The PMI Board meets quarterly for 1–2 hours via videoconference.
- During the first year of operation, the Board may meet every two months as needed to meet early benchmarks and fully stand up the organization.
- Board committees meet regularly between full Board meetings, particularly during the first year.
- The Board convenes one in-person meeting annually (approximately 1.5 days).
Board Formation & Initial Convening
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- The initial slate of PMI Board members will be presented and voted in by January 28, 2026.
- Committees will be activated immediately following board seating to support first-year operational milestones.
- The first in-person Board meeting will take place in April 2026, with date and location to be determined.
Board Structure & Composition
The PMI Board will grow to thirteen (13) members, including:
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- Five Charter Organization Representatives (initial four-year terms)
- Five Station Representatives, selected through open calls reflecting diversity in geography, license type, budget size, and audience served
- Three Non-Station Stakeholder Members, bringing expertise in technology, finance, law, audience engagement, or related fields (To happen after slate of 5 station representatives are selected.)
Initial appointments are made by consensus among charter members and staggered to ensure continuity and prevent concentration of influence.
PMI is committed to inclusive excellence and seeks a Board reflecting diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, geography, age, lived experience, and professional background.
Governance & Accountability Practices
PMI will operate in alignment with nonprofit best practices and public-accountability standards, including:
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- Board Governance
Regular meetings, attendance expectations, strategic recruitment, and active participation in planning and financial oversight. - Financial Oversight
Annual independent audits, transparent financial reporting, and clear separation of governance and management roles. - Conflict of Interest Management
Annual disclosures, recusal requirements, and transparent vendor and partner selection processes. - Stakeholder Engagement
Ongoing consultation with stations, secure communication channels, and structured opportunities for feedback. - Term Limits
Directors may serve no more than three consecutive three-year terms.
- Board Governance
If you are interested, please fill out our short form (n.b. we are no longer accepting applications as of 1/20/2026).