Why Join?


Thank you for your interest in Media Alliance, one of the country's longest-running media democracy organizations. We are funded largely by membership fees and your donations. By joining Media Alliance, you support our work for a more accountable and just media system.

If you would like to become a member, please
• Click on this link
• Call us at (510) 684-6853
• Mail us a check with your contact information, or
• Stop by the office at 1904 Franklin Street, Suite 818 in Oakland, (by appointment)

Membership and service options include:

Low-Income  / Contributing Membership:  Basic $35

  • Right to vote for Board of Directors
  • Free subscription to the Media News e-Newsletter
  • Participation in membership committees
  • Member discounts for workshops, classes, conferences or events

Contributing Membership:  Standard $60 (or more, if you'd like)

  • Right to vote for Board of Directors
  • Free subscription to the Media News e-Newsletter
  • Participation in membership committee
  • Member discounts for workshops, classes, conferences or events, 52 week subscription to the Jobfile Bulletin

Professional Membership: $100
  • Right to vote for Board of Directors
  • Free subscription to the Media News e-Newsletter
  • Participation in membership committee
  • Member discounts for workshops, classes, conferences or events
  • Annual 52-week subscription to the Jobfile: a weekly bulletin with job openings in print, broadcast, digital, film and video, multimedia, graphic design and communications
  • On request, complimentary Northern California Press List and Media How-To Guide


Non-Profit Group Membership

Group membership rates are sliding scale based on the annual budget

 $0 - $250,000
  $100
 $250,001 - $450,000
  $150
 $450,001 - $999,00
  $175
 $1,000,000+  $250


As a Media Alliance nonprofit member, your staff receives discounts on:

  • All media skill-building classes
  • Media advocacy/press relations workshops customized to your needs
  • Free or discounted admission to MA events, films and forums
  • Free Northern/Southern California Press Lists

Media Alliance members are eligible to join Provident Central Credit Union and take advantage of financial services such as higher interest rates on savings, lower interest rates on loans and visa cards, and much more. Call Provident Central Credit Union at (800) 632-4600 x4.

Discounts at other organizations


Media Alliance members also receive discounts on membership fees for these great organizations: