There are several ways you can contribute to the Akronist. Your participation helps create a more engaged, informed and connected community.

Become a citizen journalist. Get trained for free.

Participating in citizen journalism training is an important step to contributing videos, photos, podcasts and written stories to the Akronist. Free citizen journalism workshops are available through the Akron Digital Media Center. You’ll be taught how to tell a story with journalistic integrity; operate digital video and photo cameras; use lights and audio equipment; and create and edit videos, podcasts and written stories for the Akronist.

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We strongly encourage people of all skill levels to participate in the free citizen journalism workshops. But if you are an experienced media professional or are already creating quality, local stories and want to start uploading them immediately, you may be able to bypass the workshops and begin contributing your content right away.

Upload your neighborhood stories and photos.

You must be a registered citizen journalist to upload videos, podcasts, photos and written stories. You can register by participating in citizen journalism training or by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Anonymous content is not permitted. All content submitted to the Akronist is reviewed prior to publishing.

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We will assign stories to registered citizen journalists and discuss your story ideas. You can also check the calendar on the Akronist home page for events and activities that need covered.

Join the Akronist social network. Start your profile.

It’s the place for you to start constructive conversations, engage about local issues, express your opinions, connect with community members and get the inside scoop.

Start a blog.

Join the social network to start and manage your blog. Blogs appear in the Opinion section.

Comment on a story or photo.

Comments appear at the end of each story. Join the social network to leave comments.

Start or join a group discussion.

Join the social network to create or join groups and participate in local discussions.