The Washington Informer Creator Studio, your voice, our platform, the DMV's story
The Washington Informer Creator Studio

Your voice.
Our platform.
The DMV’s story.

The Washington Informer has spent more than 60 years telling the stories that matter most to our community. Now we’re looking for the next generation of voices to help us tell them.

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What is the Creator Studio?

The Washington Informer Creator Studio is a partnership program for DMV-based content creators who are ready to grow their platform, connect with new audiences, and build something meaningful alongside one of the region’s most trusted local news organizations.

Selected creators join a cohort of partners who create content that informs, engages, and entertains the DMV community while building their own brand and business alongside ours.

What selected creators receive

Monthly Retainer

Consistent compensation for consistent content, paid monthly against an invoice.

Newsletter Distribution

Reach The Washington Informer’s growing newsletter audience across the DMV.

Editorial Credibility

Co-branding and editorial support from a newsroom with 60 years of community trust.

Advertising Opportunities

Generate additional income when our advertising team books sponsored campaigns featuring your content.

Performance Bonuses

Earn more when your content drives audience growth and campaign results.

Team Support

Direct support from our editorial, digital, and advertising teams throughout the partnership.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome creators at all stages. You do not need a massive following to apply. What matters most is your connection to this community and your commitment to showing up consistently.

  • Based in or deeply connected to the DMV community
  • Creating content that informs, engages, or entertains local audiences
  • Able to commit to a consistent publishing cadence of at least twice monthly
  • Interested in growing alongside a trusted local media brand
  • Open to collaboration with our editorial and advertising teams

How it works

Apply

Submit the application below. It takes about 10 minutes and can be completed on your phone.

Review

Our team reviews applications on a rolling basis and evaluates content, community connection, and fit.

Connect

Selected applicants are contacted for a brief introductory call to discuss the program and next steps.

Partner

Final selections are made and creator agreements are executed. Your partnership begins.

Ready to apply?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. There is no deadline. Apply when you are ready.

Washington Informer Content Creator Application

Complete this application to be considered for The Washington Informer’s Content Creator Program. We’re looking for creators interested in producing engaging content, connecting with DMV audiences, and collaborating with The Washington Informer on stories, events, campaigns, and community initiatives. The application should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.

First and last name.
Enter the email address you check most often.
Phone

Content & Audience

Select the platform where you are most active as a creator.
Paste the full link to your primary social media profile.
Optional. Share another active social media profile.
Optional. Share another active social media profile.
In one or two sentences, tell us about the content you create.
Audience Size
Estimate your total following across your active platforms.
Where is most of your audience located? City or region is fine.
Content Formats
Content Formats
Share a link to content that best represents your work.
Share a link to content that best represents your work.
What stories, topics or issues are you most interested in covering?