In alignment with Article III of the IN THE WAKE TV Bylaws, our media network operates as a non-stock, nonprofit cooperative. Governance relies on a democratic, one-member, one-vote system.
Membership is a vehicle for movement solidarity, resource sharing, and community accountability—not a commercial transaction or financial equity stake.
We maintain two distinct membership classes that work interdependently to sustain our ecosystem:
🛠️ Worker Members
Active media creators, journalists, editors, and production coordinators. Worker-members retain complete editorial control over the newsroom, ensuring our investigations remain independent of institutional funders. They hold primary voting rights over operational policies, working conditions, and joint labor agreements.
🌱Community Members
Supporters, viewers, organizers, and ecosystem participants. Community members participate in democratic advisory forums to shape coverage priorities and ensure community accountability. They sustain the co-op via a "Give-What-You-Can" sliding scale or sweat equity.