So, You Want to Be a NOM Board Member?

Northampton Open Media is a local community media arts and access center in Northampton, Massachusetts. We need engaged, community-minded, media-valuing board members. Want to nominate yourself or someone else? See what’s involved.

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What NOM Does

Provides Media Production Resources

Offers residents and members access to production studios, gear rentals, training, and multimedia education.

Airs Local Television

Broadcasts community and government programming on Comcast cable channels 12, 15, and 23 in Northampton and Leeds, plus livestreams and archives online.

Supports Local Storytelling

Offers grants, sponsorships, and a platform for independent producers, artists, and public service.

Hosts Community Projects

Organizes collaborative projects like Crowdsourced Cinema, Cinema Northampton in Pulaski Park, and the Next Turn Gaming Conference.

Streams Northampton’s Government Meetings

This includes School Committee, City Council, Northampton Preservation Commission, etc., allowing for widespread access to civic engagement.

  • "Being on the NOM board has given me an inside look at community-made media that I never would have gotten otherwise, plus I met some awesome new people who care about Northampton, education, media access, and creativity."

    Valerie Reiss, Board Member

  • "What I appreciate most about supporting NOM is their community centered approach. Their award-winning programs add to the cultural richness of the Pioneer Valley. Local news, information, news and voices are prioritized at NOM, which is rare in today’s media and tech landscape."

    Mary Alice Crim, Former President of the Board

  • "NOM is unique organization serving the community, providing creative resources to creatives and connecting people from all different backgrounds. It is a privilege to be part of it."

    Florian Marschoun, President of the Board

What am I committing to?

  • Attending a monthly board meeting (starts at 6pm lasts for about 1 hour)

  • 1-2 hours per month doing other miscellaneous tasks, joining a committee, etc.

  • A term lasts two years and then you can decide if you’d like to run again

  • That’s it! Unless you want to engage more. 

Why you might want to run for the NOM Board

  • Share your expertise with an organization that provides a meaningful service. 

  •  Be a part of something that highlights individual voices and creative collaboration.

  • Meet good folks who care about the importance of local media and building community.

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