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What is The Washington Post Talent Network?
It is a digital platform that Washington Post editors use to assign freelancers and that freelancers use to pitch stories. Our aim is to quickly identify the best freelance talent when breaking news occurs outside the Washington area, as well as to field ideas for news and enterprise stories from across the country and the world.
How do I join?
You can apply to join by registering with The Washington Post and then completing and submitting a Talent Network profile for review. (If you have a Washington Post digital subscription or have registered as a commenter, use that email address and password.) Detail your professional experience and include links to three or four published examples of your work.
What happens next?
We typically vet freelancers based on The Post's geographic or expertise needs. In the case of breaking news, we may expedite an application in a particular area. Until that time, your profile will remain in our pool of applicants.
What happens if I am "invited" into the Talent Network by an editor?
Invitations to join the Talent Network come from editors who have a prior relationship with a freelancer or know they want to commission a piece. It means you are admitted to the Talent Network and should complete a profile plus payment information. To do so, click on the link provided in the invitation email and then continue with the login and prompts.
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