Author Access
Approved contributors can receive WordPress author access to submit articles directly through the contributor dashboard.
Freelancers & Contributors
Write. Report. Be Heard.
Sejal News Network is opening its contributor community to writers, local reporters, students, creators and independent voices who want to contribute news and stories. Selected contributors receive author access and can build a published portfolio with us.
What you get
More than just an author account.
Our contributor programme is designed to give you practical publishing exposure and a real body of work you can show to others.
Digital News Card
Eligible approved contributors can receive a Sejal News Network digital contributor/news identity card for professional use.
Portfolio Building
Published work under your author profile can help you build a practical journalism and content portfolio.
Editorial Mentorship
Get editorial guidance on news writing, headlines, structure, sourcing, accuracy and publication standards.
Flexible Work Hours
Contribute according to your availability. There is no fixed daily office schedule for independent contributors.
Future Paid Opportunities
Strong contributors may be considered for future paid assignments, commissioned content or other mutually agreed opportunities.
Who can apply?
You do not need to be a full-time journalist. We welcome people who can research, write clearly and follow basic editorial standards.
- Freelance writers and journalists
- Students interested in journalism or media
- Local reporters and community contributors
- Technology, business, entertainment and sports writers
- People with strong local knowledge and original story ideas
What we expect
Contributor access is based on editorial quality and trust. Every application is reviewed before access is granted.
- Original reporting and original writing
- Accurate names, dates, locations and facts
- No plagiarism or copied articles
- No misleading headlines or fabricated claims
- Respect for Sejal News Network editorial guidelines
Simple process
From application to author access.
Your requested category can be reviewed during approval and assigned according to editorial requirements.
01
Apply
Submit your details, writing interests, preferred category and a short introduction.
02
Review
Our team reviews your profile, interests and available work or portfolio.
03
Approve
If selected, we create/approve your contributor access and assign the appropriate category.
04
Publish
Submit stories from your author account. Editorial review and publication rules continue to apply.
Join the network
Become a Sejal News Network Contributor.
Tell us what you cover and which category you would like to contribute to. Approval is manual. We do not promise acceptance, publication or paid work simply by submitting this form.
Important: This is a contributor opportunity, not a salaried employment position.
Selected contributors receive access based on editorial approval.
Certificate & opportunities
What about certificates and paid work?
We want the programme to stay transparent. Benefits should describe what Sejal News Network can actually provide, without creating misleading claims.
Can Sejal News Network issue a contributor certificate?
Yes. You can issue your own Sejal News Network “Contributor Certificate” or “Certificate of Contribution” for people who have genuinely contributed and met your internal criteria. It should clearly identify the issuing organisation and should not claim government recognition, accreditation or affiliation unless that exists.
Will every contributor receive paid work?
No. The contributor programme can remain unpaid. Future paid assignments can be offered separately to selected contributors when there is a genuine commercial/editorial requirement and both sides agree on the assignment and payment.
Can client-funded brand posts be offered?
Yes, as a separate commercial opportunity. Such content should be handled under your advertising/sponsored-content rules and clearly identified as sponsored, branded or promotional content where applicable. Contributors should not be asked to misrepresent advertising as independent editorial reporting.
Can contributors choose their category?
They can request a preferred category in the application. Final category access should be assigned by your admin team based on the contributor’s profile, editorial needs and approval.
Have a story worth telling?
Join the contributor community and start building your published portfolio with Sejal News Network.
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