Citizen Journalism Platform is built on a simple idea:
Local news is best reported by the people who live it.
We invite community members to participate as Reporters and Moderators, helping surface real local stories while earning recognition and rewards for their contributions.
👤 Become a Reporter
As a Reporter, you can submit original local news from your community, including:
- Community events and announcements
- Traffic incidents and public safety updates
- Local business openings and closures
- Arts, culture, and sports coverage
- Issues that matter to your neighbourhood
What we expect from reporters
- Original content written in your own words
- Accurate, fair, and factual reporting
- Clear headlines and concise descriptions
- Respect for privacy and community standards
- No plagiarism or misleading information
What you can expect
- Your submissions are reviewed before publication
- Approved stories are published on the platform
- For each successfully published report, you earn platform credits
🛡 Become a Moderator
Moderators help maintain quality, accuracy, and trust across the platform.
What moderators do
- Review incoming news submissions
- Approve or reject reports based on guidelines
- Flag issues such as misinformation or inappropriate content
- Help ensure fairness and consistency in publishing decisions
What we expect from moderators
- Objective and unbiased judgment
- Respectful handling of contributor submissions
- Attention to accuracy and clarity
- Consistent application of platform guidelines
What moderators can expect
- Clear moderation criteria and tools
- For each approved or rejected submission, you earn platform credits
- Recognition for maintaining platform quality and integrity
🚀 How to get started
Choose the role that best fits how you want to participate:
- Reporter Registration — for contributors submitting local news
- Moderator Registration — for those helping review and manage submissions
⚠️ Important Disclaimer (Prototype Notice)
Citizen Journalism Platform is currently in prototype / MVP stage.
- The platform is not a final commercial release
- All compensation is currently provided in platform credits only
- Credits have no monetary value at this time
- Credits cannot be redeemed, withdrawn, or exchanged for cash
- Credit systems and monetization models are subject to change in future versions
Participation during this stage helps shape the platform’s development, workflows, and policies.
No Employment or Contractor Relationship
Reporters and moderators participate independently and are not employees or contractors of Citizen Journalism Platform. Submitting content does not create an employment relationship.
We’re building this platform with the community, not just for it.
If you care about local news and want to be part of something new, we invite you to get involved.