About Us
The company
Founded on the Internet in 1998, DigitalJournal.com began as a technology news site. When our readers started asking to take part in the news-gathering process, we jumped at the idea and in 2006 we started paying writers who wanted to contribute news from around the world. DigitalJournal.com has been a pioneer in online revenue-sharing, as well as a pioneer in the world of participatory media, user-generated news and citizen journalism.
Evolving quite a bit since 2006, DigitalJournal.com is now an alternative news network for people who want to read news, contribute to reporting, debate and discuss news and events from around the world. More info, including press releases and TV appearances, can be found in our press/media section.
Today, DigitalJournal.com is a social news site powered by people just like you. Made up of professional journalists, citizen journalists, bloggers, passionate writers and regular Joes and Janes, DigitalJournal.com covers news and issues of the day. Contributors are known as "Digital Journalists" and they work 24-7 to offer news from multiple perspectives, while special attention is placed on quality and accuracy.
DigitalJournal.com has Digital Journalists in 140 countries around the world, and you too can contribute. To get started, simply set up a free account and you can start contributing immediately: Write news articles and blogs, upload images, embed videos, join or start your own Groups, comment on articles, blogs and photos, and vote for articles and images that matter to you.
While everyone can contribute to DigitalJournal.com through blogs, images, video and groups, we also offer Digital Journalists a chance to get paid to report the news.
Management
Chris HoggChris Hogg is the CEO of Digital Journal, Inc., a pioneer in the world of citizen media. Chris oversees the company's various online properties such as DigitalJournal.com, Digital Journal TV and the company's mobile news site at DigitalJournal.mobi.
Chris holds a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto, and has extensive experience in broadcast television, radio, print and online media.
Making hundreds of appearances on TV and radio stations each year, Chris is often called upon by international media to comment on trends in technology and Internet culture, as well as provide insight into the economic and business strategies of tech companies around the world.
Chris has worked in both Canada and abroad, and has worked, or made appearances, with many news programs and publications including: CBC News, Fifth Estate, CBC Sports, CTV News, City News, CP24, Global News, Business News Network, Daily Planet, Space, Sun TV, Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, as well as dozens of syndicated TV and radio networks.
If you've got a question about the site, post it in the DigitalJournal.com Help Group, or join the Addicts Group for regular updates about what's happening on the site.
Find Chris on the Web...
• Press Coverage & TV Appearances
• Personal website, chrishogg.me
• Follow Chris on Twitter
• Watch Chris on YouTube
• Digital Journal Facebook Group
Alex ChumakAlex Chumak is the Chief Technology Officer and Lead Architect of DigitalJournal.com. Alex holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Guelph, and has done some Master's work in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics.
Dabbling with programming since he was 6-years-old, Alex has extensive experience in programming, databases, artificial intelligence, web optimization and web development. Alex is DigitalJournal.com's chief architect and the brains behind features and functions across the site.
If you've got a question about the site, post it in the DigitalJournal.com Help Group, or join the Addicts Group for regular updates about what's happening on the site.
DigitalJournal.com on the Web...
• Press Coverage & TV Appearances
• Follow Digital Journal on Twitter
• Watch DigitalJournal.com on YouTube
• Digital Journal Facebook Group
David SilverbergDavid Silverberg is the Managing Editor of DigitalJournal.com and the Associate Producer of Digital Journal TV.
David holds a degree in Print Journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto, and has experience in television, radio, print and online media.
David is also the Artistic Director and Founder of Toronto Poetry Slam (a monthly spoken word competition), and is editor of the recently released spoken word anthology, Mic Check. He writes regular columns for various publications.
David has worked in both Canada and the U.S., and has worked with or appeared on many news programs and publications including: Business News Network, City TV, Sun TV, the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Halifax Herald, Now Magazine, The Progressive, High Times Magazine, Quill & Quire, Canadian Business, the Canadian Jewish News, as well as dozens of syndicated radio networks.
If you've got a question about the site, post it in the DigitalJournal.com Help Group, or join the Addicts Group for regular updates about what's happening on the site.
Find David on the Web...
• Press Coverage & TV Appearances
• Follow Digital Journal on Twitter
• Watch David on YouTube
• Digital Journal Facebook Group
Janusz ÜberallJanusz Überall is the Publisher of DigitalJournal.com and Executive Producer of Digital Journal TV. Janusz has lived and worked in Toronto and New York City for the past 30 years.
In the early 1970s, Janusz worked for the first Minister of Multiculturalism in Canada as a photojournalist. Janusz has received many awards for his achievements in corporate communications, advertising and photographic art.
Janusz also produced and directed three one-hour dramas that aired on television in Canada. He was also an anchor and producer for a weekly televised multicultural news program.
In 1988, Janusz was appointed the Director of Advertising & Communications and Publisher for the first privately-owned international air terminal in Canada, Trillium Terminal 3 at Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto. Janusz developed the corporate identity and advertising campaigns for the $500-million Terminal and the Swissôtel.
In October of 1992, Janusz received the medal of The 125th Anniversary of Confederation of Canada from the Governor General in "recognition of significant contribution to compatriots, community and to Canada." In March of 1998, Janusz received the Award of Merit from the Dean of Canadian Parliament for outstanding service in the area of corporate communications.
In 2001, Janusz received an award from the Minster of Canadian Heritage, the Hon. Sheila Copps, for outstanding service and contribution as a volunteer.
Throughout his professional career, Janusz also covered state visits and official government functions throughout Canada, the U.S. and Europe, including travelling with and photographing Her Majesty, the Queen of England. Janusz also attended numerous international meetings including the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the United Nations in New York City where he met with John Paul II; he was accredited to cover the 1997 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Vancouver, B.C.; and the Millennial Celebrations at the Vatican.
In addition to a passion for communication, the Internet and new media, Janusz holds a keen interest in art, opera and a diverse range of music.
If you've got a question about the site, post it in the DigitalJournal.com Help Group, or join the Addicts Group for regular updates about what's happening on the site.
DigitalJournal.com on the Web...
• Press Coverage & TV Appearances
• Follow Digital Journal on Twitter
• Watch DigitalJournal.com on YouTube
• Digital Journal Facebook Group
Join the team, become a Digital Journalist!
So where do you get started? If you have more questions, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions and if you're ready to get going, there are two ways to contribute on DigitalJournal.com: as a Citizen or as a Digital Journalist (paid). Here is the difference:
Contribute as a Citizen:
Register for a free account (it's quick and painless) and you become a Citizen. As a citizen, you can write blogs, upload images, embed videos, join or start your own Groups, comment on articles, blogs and photos, and vote for articles and images you like. You have a full-featured account and can get going right away.
It's all about collaboration and having fun. If you read an article about a particular event or news item and you have a photo, add it to the article. If you have a niche interest or want to rant about stuff that bothers you, start or join a Group and let loose. Or simply vote and comment on articles and images that catch your eye. Citizen Media means you are part of the news-gathering process, and we are empowering you to do as much as you can to make a difference in the world.
If you're looking to report news in a more formal style, you can also get paid for your contributions as a Digital Journalist.
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Working as a Digital Journalist
In addition to all the features listed for Citizens above, Digital Journalists also get paid to report the news. You get paid based on how much you contribute and we do look for good writers. Digital Journalists get paid to write news, as DigitalJournal.com's main news feed is powered by Digital Journalists around the world. It's free to apply, but we are looking for quality writers and bloggers. You will be paid based on how much you contribute, and how much attention your articles receive.
In order to work as a Digital Journalist for DigitalJournal.com, you will have to submit a sample of writing. We look for writers who have a solid understanding of spelling and grammar, and can show an ability to find and research relevant news. Once our editorial board reviews your application, confirmation will be sent by email (make sure you add no-reply@digitaljournal.com to your address book so it does not end up in your spam/junk folder).
As you wait for approval (which usually takes 24 to 48 hours), you can impress us by commenting, voting, uploading images or writing blogs. It's all about having fun and collaborating, and with a full-fledged account there is lots you can do while you wait to be approved to write.
All bloggers (professional or amateur) and writers are welcome to apply!
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