Apr 19 2009
Get Paid As a Digital Journalist
Did you always have an idea to become a journalist but could not succeed? Never mind, internet has opened a vast vista of opportunities for budding and seasoned journalists as well. But, when you write on the internet you’ll be known as a digital journalist. OK?
Once you are admitted as a digital journalist, you get paid to report news. However, you can post blogs, upload photos, join groups, comment and vote on articles and photos, subscribe to news and alert. But, you will be known as ‘citizen’ journalist and not ‘digital’ journalist.
Citizen journalist will not be paid for their contributions. These are all meant to build community and are therefore not paid. If you want to start earning, you need to become a digital journalist.
www.digitaljournal.com is a pioneer in revenue-sharing online, the site has devised a way to ensure that all contributors could get paid for their contributions. DigitalJournal.com shares a portion of its advertising revenue with all Digital Journalists through its novel scheme called “moneypot.”
Moneypot is a constantly growing cash pool where every single Digital Journalist gets a chance to compete for a share of the moneypot. The more you contribute, the more you earn. Each digital journalist is awarded scores and these scores are determined based on how many articles contributed and attention secured by them on the website.
It is calculated in such a way that both votes and page views are taken into consideration, so the more attention your work receives, the more you can earn. In addition, bonuses are given for original on-the-ground reporting and interviews. The minimum payout is $10 which will be credited to Paypal account on your request.
To become a paid Digital Journalist, you must submit a sample of writing. Create an account on the site then click the “Post News” link at the top of the page and you will be prompted to submit a short bio and sample of writing. Join digital journal now and fulfill your long cherished dream and get paid as a digital journalist.
Visit: www.digitaljournal.com
