We're looking for independent creators in London and region to produce and submit news shorts destined for our social media channels.
We're looking for creative news shorts based on verifiable news stories from London and region:
They have to be less than a minute.
They have to be a vertical short (TikTok style).
They have to be truthful and produced in good faith.
They have to comply with YouTube's Terms of Service.
They have to be fair to their subjects.
We'll pay up to $30 for each short we accept.
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Q&A
Why Should I?
Selfish reasons: Make a little cheese, third party recognition, build portfolio, promote your talents and channels, have your work promoted locally.
Altruistic reasons: To inform folks in our community, to champion issues that are important to you, to help keep local professional journalism alive.
$30 isn't that much
It can add up if you get a few approved every month. Also, with some creativity production can be very cheap and easy. A good presentation and a few rehearsed lines in a relevant location, or with the right interviewee, may be all that's needed to do multiple shorts.
What If I Bring Talent To You?
As a producer or agent, you also have the opportunity to earn some money. Currently, you will receive $10 for each news short accepted from one of your referrals, with the potential for this amount to increase in the future.
Is this a contest?
We curate the shorts, choosing the ones we feel best fits the brand, vision and mandate of Newsload London. That said, the short that gets the most organic views every month will get a $50 bonus.
Will Newsload Have Rights To My Content?
Your ideas, characters, and sketches will always belong to you. When you partner with Newsload, you are essentially granting us the right to publish each short indefinitely on our social media channels. This arrangement allows you the freedom to move on from Newsload after we have supported your launch. We believe that fostering goodwill will ensure a mutually beneficial relationship over the long run.
Why Must They be Submitted via a YouTube Link?
Your shorts must adhere to YouTube's terms and policies. By submitting them through a YouTube link, we can promptly identify any issues with the content.
What types of shorts are you looking for?
It doesn't have to be uproariously funny, it can also be sad or heartfelt. If you possess strong improvisational skills, charisma or ambition to be in the right place at the right time, simply asking questions that intrigue you to a decision maker, such as a city councillor, police officer, or CEO, can be engaging enough.
How are the shorts chosen?
The entries will be circulated by our internal team for review, following which our editor-in-chief will make the final decision and make notifications.
What priorities do you judge shorts by?
All art is nuanced, and there are individuals who can successfully execute approaches that others cannot. We are open to reviewing a wide range of content.
Can it be hard hitting?
When evaluating shorts, our main criterion is first on the content itself, then its inventive and/or entertaining way of communicating verifiable information. All entries will be carefully reviewed.
Can I swear or do off colour humour?
Of course.
Do I have to swear or do off colour humour?
Not at all.
Can I dress in a revealing fashion?
Please. (YouTube policies)
Do I have to dress in a revealing fashion?
I guess not.
Can I use Newsload branding in my short?
Indeed but you don't have too. Below are the logos available for you to select from...
Can I become a sponsor for this program?
Indeed. If you are a business owner, a professional or news entity interested in contributing to the revival of local news, please get in touch with us.
Can I submit content that is promotional?
If you're submitting content that is promoting something like a business or organization, it won't be selected. If we feel the content is SO GOOD or SO RELEVANT & POSITIVE we really want to post it anyway, we'll contact you and we'll figure something out.
How do I submit?
When filling out the form you'll need to have this information handy.
A title for the video.
A description of the video.
A YouTube link to the short.
Your full name, email and phone, city of residence, primary social media handle.
Any hashtags that would be relevant to the piece.
Any meta tags that'll help it get found.
Any relevant notes you think we should know.
How do I get paid?
We will send you an e-transfer with the amount you're owed once you short has been approved. Thank you for helping us bring informative fun, and hopefully a new bright beginning, to local news everywhere.
Bryan Bakker
Newsload Editor-in-Chief
@bkbakker on X
READY TO SUBMIT?
If you want to make a submission CLICK HERE
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If you're wondering why we're doing this...
There is a lack of local news. Data shows 70% of folks value local news even as news outlets close and lay people off. It’s not just Facebook and Google taking ad revenue. There is so much competition for our attention. And reporting facts is expensive while embellishing news, even inventing it, is dirt cheap. This toxic mix is behind vocal fears for democracy itself.
Enter the Newsload.
Imagine Newsload outlets everywhere; trusted, fun, organic, fair, grassroots, bridging the gap between local audiences and local news providers – informing through the work of independent professional journalists, local comedy improvisers and videographers, all professions searching for new opportunities.
We know it works, certainly on the macro level, with shows like THE DAILY SHOW or BILL MARR. We want to prove it can work on the local level, through Newsload London.
The time is ripe for this business:
Continued demand for local news as supply dwindles.
Valuable, untold news stories everywhere.
Mainstream news outlets coming to love us.
Artificial intelligence won't be doing comedy or street level interviews anytime soon.
The growing popularity of stand-up online and through streamers.
And a vast, growing pool of local talent waiting for opportunities to shine.
The rising tide raises all boats. Consider contributing to your local Newsload or start your own. Build your portfolio, gain profile and third-party recognition, contribute to your community. One contributor’s success becomes everyone’s success when we work together.
It’s been an honor to work with so many local folks who have volunteered their time and talents to build the content base that you can find on www.newsload.ca today. They share in the dream of making a positive contribution to their country and community through comedy.
Please consider joining or supporting us. Hit like and subscribe and share this vision far and wide.
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