Who we are looking for
Signal Post News works with approved reporters, contributors, photographers, editors and administrators. Each role carries the same editorial standards — only the work differs:
- Reporter — pitches and delivers original reported stories: interviews, documents, on-the-ground or remote verification, and clean copy on deadline.
- Contributor — writes analysis, explainers and service journalism in an area of genuine expertise, with sourcing to match.
- Photographer — supplies real, accurately captioned photographs with clear licensing. We never use AI-generated news images.
- Editor — commissions, shapes and checks copy; enforces standards on sourcing, structure, fairness and law.
- Administrator — keeps the publishing operation running: scheduling, publishing workflow, archives and contributor coordination. Administrators do not alter editorial content.
How to pitch
Email news@signalpostnews.com with the subject line “Pitch: [your story]”. A useful pitch is short and specific:
- The proposed story in two or three sentences.
- Why it matters now — the news peg or the gap in existing coverage.
- What original reporting you can offer: access, documents, data, photography.
- Your relevant experience and two samples of published work.
- Any conflicts of interest we should know about.
Standards contributors must meet
All contributors work under our editorial standards and ethics policy: original work, traceable sourcing, separation of fact and analysis, neutral war reporting, real credited photography, and zero tolerance for plagiarism or fabrication. Copy is edited and fact-checked before publication, and contributors should expect questions — rigorous editing is how we protect your byline and our readers.
What happens after you pitch
We read every pitch and reply to those we want to pursue, usually within a week. If we commission your piece, we agree scope, deadline, fee or terms, and licensing in writing before you file. If we pass, you are free to take the idea elsewhere — though we may suggest a different angle worth revisiting.