Public file
Contributor review
Contributor, volunteer, community, photographer, columnist, and freelance participation starts with account review and written terms.
Current public participation is unpaid unless a separate written agreement is approved before publication. Account approval does not create employment, agency, or authority to represent the publication.
Create an accountUse a real identity and reachable email. The newsroom may request ID, biography, credentials, portfolio links, location, or other supporting documents.Accept the paperworkApplicants must accept account terms, submission terms, contributor agreements, privacy terms, and unpaid-contribution acknowledgements where applicable.Wait for reviewEditors review account type, documents, conflicts, beat fit, safety issues, and rights posture before approving submission access.Submit only after approvalApproved contributors still go through editorial review for each story, column, photograph, or community submission. Onboarding sequence
1. Account request2. Terms acceptance3. ID or document review where needed4. Desk routing5. Editorial approval