CNPA has you covered

If you are a freelancer for California media outlets, the California News Publishers Association (CNPA) can help make your job a lot easier. With a membership of more than 450 print and digital daily, weekly, monthly and campus publications, CNPA can help you gain quick access to job prospects. Despite its size, the organization’s membership is a close-knit group of journalists who talk to one another and are aided by nimble CNPA staff who provide critical help and resources to member publications.

  • Connect with Editors

    You will be able to connect directly with California editors in an online forum to pitch your skills and ideas or find out what projects need to be created.
  • ID Card

    You will be issued a CNPA member ID card.
  • Job Listings

    You will gain access to CNPA’s job listings.
  • Legal Aid

    You will gain access to legal help.
  • Education

    You will gain access to educational opportunities and seminars, online and in person.
  • Recognition

    You will be able to enter the prestigious California Journalism Awards contest to get your work showcased as well as attend the Awards Gala and annual Capital Conference.
  • Freelance Opportunities

    You’ll have the CNPA team watching your back at the state Capitol where freelance opportunities have come under attack in recent years by bad legislation.

Join CNPA today for only $100 per year

Join us and get access to your CNPA Freelancer Membership benefits today.

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Download the Freelancer One-Sheet here.

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Questions? Contact membership@cnpa.com