Empire-Courier is opening city-level Local Publisher partnerships and an editorial desk for local photographers, writers, critics and correspondents. You know your community. We bring the platform.
A Local Publisher represents Empire-Courier in one city: building relationships with local businesses, growing readership, and helping shape coverage. Revenue from your city is shared on a straightforward split.
Advertising revenue from your city is shared on a 70/30 revenue split.
Subscription revenue from your city is shared on a 70/30 revenue split.
Partnerships are offered at the city level, so your town has a dedicated local voice.
Full partnership terms are provided in the partner agreement before anything is signed.
The Empire-Courier desk is recruiting local talent. Approved contributors are paid for published work.
Approved photographers are paid $10 per photo, paid on submission.
Approved local writers are paid 7 cents per word.
Approved contributors carry official Empire-Courier press credentials, with access to local tickets for shows and sports.
Applications are reviewed by the Empire-Courier desk. We'll reach out to approved applicants with next steps.