Help shape SND’s future

The Society for News Design is evolving-and we invite you to help lead the way. This fall, SND members will elect four Directors-at-Large to serve two-year terms beginning January 1, 2027.

Why serve on the Board?

Board service is an opportunity to support SND's members, help shape the Society's future, and advance visual storytelling across journalism, design, and communications.

Directors share responsibility for SND's strategic direction, financial stewardship, and organizational oversight. They also contribute their experience, ideas, and professional connections to help strengthen the Society.

Priorities and opportunities for the coming term include:

• Modernizing SND's website, technology, and member experience
• Growing membership, outreach, and engagement
• Exploring AI's role in visual storytelling and developing informed guidance
• Strengthening SND as a resource for expertise, professional connections, and inspiration
• Exploring training, professional credentials, and certification opportunities
• Supporting the continued development of the Creative Competition and its digital archive

Who can run?

Current SND members are invited to apply. We welcome candidates with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and skills-including visual storytelling, journalism, design, technology, business, finance, and organizational leadership.

Candidates should be ready to participate actively, work collaboratively, and contribute time to SND's priorities. Your application and a follow-up conversation will help you understand the responsibilities and commitments involved.

What is the time commitment?

Directors typically dedicate two to five hours per week to SND, depending on their responsibilities and projects.

The Board holds at least six remote meetings each year, generally lasting two to three hours. Directors are expected to prepare for and participate in meetings and follow through on agreed responsibilities between meetings.

How do I apply?

Complete the candidate application by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 17, 2026.

After you submit your application, we will contact you to discuss board responsibilities, the skills you would bring, and the time and resource commitments involved, and to answer your questions.

Have questions? Join the conversation on Slack

Visit #2027-board-elections in SND's Slack community for election updates, questions about serving, and conversations with current board members and candidates.

Whether you are considering applying or simply want to learn more about SND's leadership, we welcome your participation.

Not ready to run?

There are other ways to contribute. SND welcomes volunteers with experience and interests across journalism, design, communications, technology, and organizational operations. Let us know in the Slack channel if you would like to explore opportunities to get involved.

Thank you for considering how you can help shape SND's future.

Jon Wile
President, Society for News Design

About SND's Board of Directors

SND's Board consists of 12 members: four officers-President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer-and eight Directors-at-Large. Directors-at-Large serve two-year terms.

The Board welcomes fresh ideas and perspectives while working together to support SND's mission, members, and long-term sustainability.

Who can vote?

All SND members in good standing as of the eligibility date specified in the annual election notice may vote.

Election timeline

• October 6, 2026: Candidate applications open
• October 17, 2026: Applications due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
• October 19, 2026: Candidate biographies and position statements published on snd.org
• October 26, 2026: Voting opens
• November 2, 2026: Voting closes
• November 4, 2026: Results announced
• November 10, 2026: Newly elected directors join the current Board for onboarding
• January 1, 2027: Official board terms begin