Here's A Way To Report News For Your Hometown And Earn A Living

Today, the world of journalism and local news plays a critical role in achieving a functioning democracy. And in the midst of these unprecedented times, many people — including journalists — are unfortunately finding themselves underemployed, and even jobless.

If you are a struggling reporter in today’s economy, you know firsthand how challenging it can be to get back on your feet. But what if we told you that there was a way for you to earn a living by doing what you do best: covering the communities you love the most.

Patch Labs is here to give you that opportunity with its technology and tools that are available to anyone who wants to cover their own community under their own branding.

Sign up to be a Patch Labs reporter today.

What Is Patch Labs?

Patch Labs is a free news website host with a plug and play format that is ready to host your local content. Its mission is to ensure a thriving local journalism ecosystem by giving individual reporters the chance to be a source of news and information in their own hometown — and earn a living in the process.

The platform is free to use. To help defray costs, Patch Labs charges a small transaction processing fee —under 10 percent — on payments made through the platform in addition to any merchant credit card fees.

Who Is An Ideal Candidate?

Do you want to be your own boss? Have you lived in your town for several years? Are you up to date on what’s happening in your community? If you’re a talented journalist who answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you are the ideal candidate for an independent publisher at Patch Labs.

If you’re not sold yet, take it from someone who is already using Patch Labs. “It can be scary to start your own business,” says Rick Amburgey of Warren County Online News. “This platform has allowed me to take a dream to a reality. It allows me to do what I love and do well: create content for my readers.”

Go Live On Patch Labs Today

Patch wanted to make the tools its seasoned reporters use to cover their communities available to entrepreneurs who want to cover their own communities under their own banner, branding and web address. When you launch your news website on Patch Labs, you’ll have tons of features at your fingertips. Here’s a list of some of the perks that are providing income to journalists:

• Publishing is free and loaded with features to provide income for independent publishers.
• No startup or tech costs.
• Collect recurring revenue from supporters and local advertisers.
• Send newsletters and alerts to your mailing list.
• A local calendar, classifieds, weather, comments and more.
• Manage reporters, freelancers and commission-based sellers.
• Use your own branding and domain to preserve your independence, or use ours to get started, free!
• Help resources and tutorials to get you up and running.

Are you interested in learning more about Patch Labs and all of the opportunities it is offering local journalists? Contact our Sales Director Richard Sands at (313) 509-7911 or by email at Richard.sands@town.news.