Media Council Members

Based on the Media Act, every public broadcaster has a Media Council. A Media Council is representative of the population of the province and determines the media content policy of the regional broadcaster. The Media Council supervises the broadcaster to ensure that the programming policy is implemented correctly. The Media Council consists of 13 members, including a chairperson. The composition of the council is representative of the most important social, cultural, and religious movements within Gelderland society.

As a member of the Media Council, you live in Gelderland and are interested in what is happening in your province. You have an interest in media and understand its importance for our province. As a person, you are curious, do not shy away from discussion when conducted with respect, and are decisive. You are socially skilled, make contacts easily, and have a network. Furthermore, you recognize the public character of Omroep Gelderland and are socially engaged. The Media Council is looking for three members with enthusiasm for media and the province.

The following profiles are not yet represented in the Media Council:

● Rural areas

● Nature and environment

● Tourism and recreation

● Religion/Belief systems

● People with disabilities

● Employees

However, the Media Council also welcomes being surprised by enthusiastic residents of Gelderland with other areas of expertise.

This position is unpaid. Per meeting, a gross allowance of € 160 is granted, along with a travel allowance for commuting of € 0.23 per km.

You have a relevant background and (work) experience that makes you a subject matter expert within your movement, and you know how to articulate that knowledge and experience well within the Media Council. It is important that you are easily approachable, genuinely interested, and up to date on recent developments in the province. And of course, you want to invest time and attention into a team of Gelderlanders that together forms a critical and engaged sounding board for Omroep Gelderland. If you actively follow the journalistic stories, programs, and channels of Omroep Gelderland, you fit this position perfectly. But of course, you can also start from scratch with that.

The Media Council meets three to four times a year to discuss the media content policy and assesses whether the broadcaster's offerings align with developments in society. Therefore, you must be able to evaluate policy documents on their content. The editorial management is also present during the consultation.

Omroep Gelderland strives for an inclusive organization in which everyone feels safe and at home, regardless of origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or socio-economic background. Therefore, we invite everyone who recognizes themselves in the above profiles to apply.

• Responsibly forward 
  We proactively look for improvements and translate goals into concrete actions. We learn from new developments and have a long-term vision when we make decisions.

• Energy in connection 
  We motivate and support each other. We celebrate and learn together, have a positive attitude, and show active involvement.

• Ownership with impact 
  We take our responsibility, call each other out, and support each other. We actively contribute to team goals, show courage, and take initiative.

• Adventurous curiosity 
  We are open to new ideas, experiment, and learn. We embrace new challenges, and we seek and share inspiration.

• Always relevant 
  We prioritize what matters, focusing on topicality and urgency. We add value in every process, continue to actively learn and improve, and make a connection with the core.

More information: PublicSpirit can provide more information about the positions. For questions, you can contact Carine Leemereise or Anouk Timmer via 033-4459050 or info@publicspirit.nl. We would like to receive your response no later than November 15, 2026. You can submit your application via the PublicSpirit website. From the vacancy on the website, you can submit a motivation letter and a CV via ‘direct solliciteren’. Once your application has been received by us, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. If you have not received a confirmation of receipt, please contact us.

● Response deadline: up to and including November 15

● Pre-selection interviews by PublicSpirit: week 47-49

● Discussing applications: January 6

● Selection round: January 14, 9-5 pm, January 18, 9 am-1 pm

● Appointment: Immediately following

● Start of new Media Council members: February 1, 2027