Join Our Board of Directors

REMOTE Position

Thank you for your interest in joining Auricle Productions’ Board of Directors. The board comprises individuals excited to support Auricle Productions’ mission to produce high-quality journalism while bringing their unique skills, background, and experience to the team.

Our Organization

Auricle Productions is a 501(c)(3) independent media organization that produces Threshold, a Peabody Award-winning podcast that tackles one pressing environmental issue each season.

Our current board members are located all around the United States. We encourage you to fill out our form if you’re interested in joining our board, regardless of your geographic location.

Auricle Productions is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and hopes to reflect this internally within the board. This requires a wide range of perspectives and experiences. People of color, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised groups are strongly encouraged to submit a form.

INDUSTRY

Nonprofit audio journalism 

POSITION

Volunteer board member

Position Description

Our board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization toward a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies. In addition, it requires continuous learning about the audience we serve and being an advocate for the mission, making decisions that are in the organization's best interest, ensuring thoughtful and strategic use of our nonprofit's assets, and looking ahead to help the nonprofit plan for the future.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS VALUES

The following values inform the board’s work: 

  • Candor

    We can only provide trusted counsel when we are committed to forthright honesty with each other. 

  • Empathy

    Just as meaningful storytelling requires a depth of feeling toward others, so does effective guidance. 

  • Commitment to Journalism

    We must be vigilant in our devotion to maintaining the critical role and responsibility of quality reporting. 

  • Curiosity

    Like a good journalist, we must keep an open mind while asking all relevant questions, especially difficult ones. 

  • Optimism

    Even among turbulent times and daunting environmental challenges, we maintain the belief that even the biggest problems can be solved. 

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual passionate about our mission. Selected board members will have:

  • Integrity, strong communication skills, and an interest in collaborating with others

  • Passion for the journalism created by Auricle Productions and a desire to help the organization advance its mission

  • Professional experience (we welcome board members from various sectors, including but not limited to journalism, business, government, media, science, philanthropy, nonprofits, education, etc.)

  • An affinity for cultivating relationships and inspiring others with your passion and commitment to the organizations you believe in

Responsibilities

  • Support Auricle Productions in its mission to produce high-quality journalism

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the organization’s leadership

  • Provide counsel to the staff in areas of expertise (i.e., legal, marketing, technical, human resources, fundraising, finance)

  • Participate in strategic planning and organizational development projects

  • Monitor financials and approve the annual budget

  • Assist in identifying and recruiting other board members 

  • Serve on committees and take on project assignments 

  • Represent Auricle Productions to stakeholders, including acting as an ambassador for the organization 

  • Ensure the organization’s commitment to ethical journalism practices

  • Contribute to the organization’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion on the staff and board, as well as externally in our audience and developing relationships

  • Help the organization develop methods for evaluating impact

  • Promote Auricle Productions programs via professional networks and other means

Service on the Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs corresponding with a Board Member’s duties. Board members sign an annual conflict of interest disclosure form to identify any potential or perceived conflicts associated with their board service.