About NAOIM
Independent media deserves a strong national voice.
The National Association of Independent Media exists to support independent journalists, creators, publishers, podcasters, broadcasters, and media professionals who serve the public through ethical, accurate, and accountable storytelling.
Why NAOIM
Independent media informs neighborhoods, documents lived experience, challenges institutions, introduces new ideas, and reaches audiences traditional systems may overlook. Yet many independent professionals do that work without the institutional support, training, recognition, or professional network available to larger organizations.
NAOIM is being built to help close that gap—without compromising the independence that makes this work essential.
Who we serve
- Independent journalists and public-interest reporters
- Broadcasters, podcasters, and audio storytellers
- Publishers, newsletter writers, and digital creators
- Documentary filmmakers and visual journalists
- Local and community media organizations
- Media educators, technologists, and mission-driven professionals
Our founding stage
NAOIM is establishing its governance, policies, programs, and national membership framework. We are preparing to seek federal tax-exempt recognition and are committed to communicating our status accurately throughout that process.