Are you a journalist or other news media professional, a freelancer, a journalism student, or a journalism educator?

You're invited to join the Colorado News Collaborative

COLab, the Colorado News Collaborative, is a network of nearly 200 news organizations and 400+ journalists and other news media professionals, freelancers, journalism students, and journalism educators across Colorado who are working together to strengthen journalism in our state.

Think of COLab as a statewide media resource hub and ideas lab that serves all Coloradans by strengthening high-quality local journalism, supporting civic engagement, and ensuring public accountability. We work together on stories that none of us could report alone, and COLab provides resources and training to strengthen the individuals and the outlets that support this work.

As a journalist, other news media professional, freelancer, journalism student, or journalism educator in Colorado, you are eligible to participate.

As a COLab partner, you will:

• Receive frequent emails from COLab with information and tips on reporting, reach, revenue and other resources. 
• Be welcome to participate in monthly COLab Partner Meetings where we share skills, information, and support for each other.
• Have access to the COLab Network Slack Workspace with a #general planning/sharing channel, as well as channels of interest, including: diversity, equity, inclusion; funding, resources, and opportunities; journalism jobs in Colorado; and more.
• Have access to the Colorado News Google Group to share information and ask questions.
• Be considered for access to On the Ground Colorado, a streamlined way for COLab partners to share and amplify local stories statewide, expanding reach, boosting visibility, and enhancing the real-world impact of Colorado’s local news organizations.

We Invite you to join our community. It is simple – and free!