Become a Volunteer Journalist at ManchesterNews.com
ManchesterNews.com is looking for volunteer local journalists and content writers who are passionate about Greater Manchester and want to contribute to local journalism.
What You Can Do
- Write original local news: Create fresh, engaging news stories covering communities, events, businesses and developments across Greater Manchester.
- Use copyright-free images: Find suitable images from copyright-free sources. We’re happy to help you find the right visuals.
- Publish your stories: Upload your articles to our WordPress website and publish them once they are ready.
Please note: Articles written for advertising or promotional purposes are not permitted.
Benefits of Becoming a Contributor
- Author recognition: Your name will be added to our authors’ section after your first published article.
- Build your online reputation: Showcase your work on an independent, ad-free local news website.
- Gain journalism experience: Develop your writing, reporting and digital publishing skills while contributing to local news coverage.
- Get a professional reference: We can provide a reference letter for future employers, based on your contributions and the quality of your work.
If you’re passionate about local news and want to make your voice heard across Greater Manchester, we’d love to hear from you.
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