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TEMPO CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATION

We invite contributors to join the Tempo movement to build a more connected, more prosperous, more compassionate and more sustainable world. We look for writers who can share stories about community, inspiring people and cool projects . Remember, at Tempo we celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things.

The value to you is that of giving back. To be a Tempo contributor, your stories will give you credit as writer, helping to build your online profile and your personal brand. We can also offer you a badge to use to promote yourself, and also a certificate.

TEMPO OF A BETTER WORLD

TEMPO CONTRIBUTOR RULES

At all times you need to be mindful of Tempo’s Contributor Rules on stories to write:

  1. We don’t do hate. Nothing malicious, or hurtful of others.
  2. We unite people: no politics, religious extremism or divisive issues.
  3. We are truthful; no fake facts or stereotyping.
  4. We are thoughtful: insightful and spiritual stories are welcome.
  5. We are authentic: we are the anti-ChatGPT. No AI copy and paste.
  6. We love people: stories that promote diversity, understanding and harmony.
  7. We especially welcome stories about social impact entrepreneurs and startups.
  8. We like to look good: use photos that are of good quality.
  9. We are respectful: get permissions for photos and featured people if you need to.
  10. We promote you: please share your published Tempo stories on your social platforms.
  11. We want you to help your Tempo community: amplify each other’s stories as well.
  12. We don’t take PR releases: PR companies can channel stories to us separately here.
  13. We champion good journalism: once you develop a track record, we can give you a press pass card to attend and cover stories for Tempo.
  14. We are social: we have media assets that you are welcome to join, and even moderate.
  15. We build communities: let us know if you want to organize events and outreach campaigns.
  16. We love you: it’s ok to write about yourself 🙂

TEMPO CONTRIBUTOR PROCESS

Once you have filled out the form below we will review your application and then start onboarding:

SUBMITTING:

  1. Once you’re in, it is best to set up a routine, a calendar of what you want to write about.
  2. Send it here and once they’re accepted you can start submitting.
  3. You can send as many stories, or as few. Just get them OK’s first so you maximize your time.
  4. If you want to be an established contributor with greater control on the submission process then read the next section called “UPLOADING’.
  5. Sharing your story on social media is important. We will also amplify from our side.

UPLOADING:

  1. As an established contributor (and member of the editorial team) we will give you your own password-protected area to upload your story, or stories if you’re representing a community.
  2. The stories will be submitted for approval.
  3. We will direct you to a page that explains how to upload.
  4. Once your story is approved by our editors, it will go live.
  5. Sharing your story on social media is important. We will amplify from our side.
  6. Tempo is a supportive community, we would want you to share each others’ stories as well.

OTHER STUFF:

  1. Tempo as a volunteer community doesn’t offer payment, but the rewards are immense, giving you online visibility, credibility and personal brand building.
  2. We welcome sponsorships to the platform, and are happy to pay you a commission on any financial sponsorships you bring to platform. If you have ideas on this reach out directly here.
  3. We can offer corporate benefactors sponsored sections, provided they are in tune with our values.
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