One thing I’ve learned over the past 14 years is that Contra Costa County is full of smart, thoughtful people with valuable perspectives—some I agree with, some I do not. I’d like to hear more of them.
While I’ve always accepted Letters to the Editor, I’d like to expand that opportunity. Wanted: community writers and content creators.
Here’s the reality:
- No pay.
- No benefits.
- No promises of fame.
The Benefit: If you have something meaningful to say, I’ll give you a platform where thousands of people can see it — you eventually get monetized and we grow together, or you go out on your own! Either way, a win-win!
Whether your passion is local government, business, sports, education, community events, history, food, or thoughtful opinion, lets put it out into the community.
If you’ve always wanted to write or create content but never had a place to publish, consider this your invitation.
Contra Costa County has plenty of stories.
Maybe it’s time you told one.
Mike Burkholder
[email protected]
To Submit: send over a note of what you would like to focus on, create and a game plan.
Why Partner with ContraCosta.news as a Content Creator?
The media world has changed. You no longer need to build everything from scratch to become a successful content creator.
Partnering with ContraCosta.news gives you the opportunity to create content you’re passionate about while leveraging an established local platform with a built-in audience. Instead of spending years trying to be discovered, you can focus on producing great content and growing your personal brand.
Whether your passion is food, sports, local government, business, entertainment, outdoor adventures, history, nonprofits, or community events, we’ll help put your work in front of people who care.
Why Join?
- Create what you’re passionate about. Build content around your interests instead of chasing trends.
- Grow your audience faster. Tap into the reach and credibility of ContraCosta.news while building your own following.
- Learn the business. Gain experience in journalism, storytelling, video production, photography, social media, and digital marketing.
- Monetize your work. As your audience grows, so do opportunities through advertising, sponsorships, affiliate partnerships, events, and other revenue streams.
- Create more “at-bats.” Every article, video, podcast, reel, or interview creates another opportunity to meet people, open doors, build relationships, and discover new opportunities you never expected.
- Build a portfolio. Create a body of work that can lead to future careers, partnerships, or even your own business.
Grow Together
Our goal isn’t simply to publish content. It’s to help develop creators.
When ContraCosta.news grows, our creators grow. As your audience expands, so do your opportunities. The more quality content we produce together, the stronger our platform becomes—and the more valuable it becomes for advertisers, sponsors, and the community.
If you’re motivated, curious, and willing to put in the work, this is an opportunity to build something bigger than a social media account. It’s a chance to establish yourself as a trusted voice in Contra Costa County while creating opportunities that continue long after you hit “publish.”
Create. Build an audience. Get monetized. Grow together