Journalists wanted: Expand the reach of your reporting

We are not recreating journalism or training systems on it. We are amplifying it, surfacing real reporting and sending readers directly to the source. Journalists retain full control over their work at all times.”

David Rothstein, CEO of Newsmatics

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Across the United States, the local news landscape continues to evolve as many communities face reductions in newsroom resources and local coverage. Yet journalists and local news organizations are still producing important reporting through newspapers, digital outlets, newsletters, personal sites, Substack, LinkedIn, nonprofit platforms and independent publications. To help amplify those voices, Newsmatics, the developer of the global Affinity Group Publishing (AGP) network, is launching a new initiative inviting journalists and local news publishers to submit their work for editorial review and potential inclusion across AGP’s thousands of curated news publications. The goal is simple: help credible journalism reach broader audiences while directing readers back to the original platforms where that reporting is produced.

"Journalists and local news organizations are still doing extraordinary work in communities across the country, even as newsroom structures continue to evolve,” said David Rothstein, CEO of Newsmatics. “Our goal is to help that journalism be discovered. Affinity Group Publishing surfaces credible reporting from thousands of sources and connects readers directly to the original reporting and publishing platforms behind the work.” Unlike automated content systems that attempt to recreate journalism, this initiative is built around editorial review and proper attribution, ensuring that readers are directed to the original journalist and publication where the reporting lives. “This isn’t about replacing journalism,” Rothstein said. “It’s about helping them expand their voice, their influence and their audience.”

Through this program, journalists, local publishers, nonprofit news organizations and specialized news providers can submit their work for editorial review by AGP editors. Their reporting is then surfaced across relevant publications within the AGP network, helping readers discover their work and driving traffic back to the journalist’s original platform. “The challenge facing local news isn’t just about changes in newsroom structures,” Rothstein said.  “It’s about making sure credible local journalism has the visibility it deserves.”

How the program works

• Submit your information below. Journalists provide their name, LinkedIn profile, a brief description of their reporting beat or community coverage, and a link to the platform where their journalism is published.
• Editorial review. Submissions are reviewed by Affinity Group Publishing editors to ensure credibility, originality, and journalistic standards.
• Qualified submissions are featured. Journalists whose submissions meet these standards are profiled across relevant AGP publications, with links directing readers to their primary publishing platform.
• Readers discover your work. AGP publications reach audiences across thousands of niche and regional news sites, helping journalists expand their visibility and grow their readership.
• You keep control of your work. Journalists retain complete ownership and publishing authority over their reporting. Affinity Group Publishing promotes visibility by linking readers to your original publishing platform. You may request removal from the network at any time.

Journalists and local news organizations interested in participating can submit their information for editorial review and join a growing network designed to help credible reporting reach the communities that need it most.

Address questions to: wanted@affinitygrouppublishing.com