How The Media Source works

1. 01

   Create a verified journalist profile

   Register your credentials so responders can see who they are speaking to. Verification checks are carried out before your account is activated.

2. 02

   Search the expert directory or publish a media request

   Browse profiles by profession, sector and topic, or publish a request describing what you need, your angle and your deadline.

3. 03

   Receive private responses from relevant professionals

   Responses arrive in your dashboard and are visible only to you. Other experts cannot see who else has responded or read their submissions.

4. 04

   Contact and select sources independently

   Shortlist, follow up and decide which sources to use. Editorial decisions remain entirely yours.

Responses to your media request are visible only to you. Other experts cannot see who else has responded or read their submissions.

1. 01

   Request an invitation and complete your professional profile

   Tell us about your role, employer and areas of expertise. Applications are reviewed manually before access is granted.

2. 02

   Select relevant sectors, professions and topics

   Your selections shape which media requests are surfaced to you and how journalists find you in the directory.

3. 03

   Browse or receive matched media requests

   See open requests in your areas of expertise and be notified when new ones are published.

4. 04

   Submit concise expert responses before the deadline

   Provide clear, relevant commentary. Late submissions cannot be considered by the journalist.

5. 05

   Build a credible public media profile

   Approved profile fields form your public presence in the directory. Being listed does not guarantee journalist contact or press coverage.

A profile on The Media Source does not guarantee publication, quotation or contact from a journalist.

Organisation profiles

A single public dossier for your firm, covering positioning, sectors and named contacts where appropriate.

Approved spokespersons

Nominate individuals who may speak on behalf of the organisation. Spokespersons must complete their own professional profile.

Press release submission

Submit announcements through the editorial workflow. Embargoes are honoured server-side until release.

Commentary submission

Contribute topical expert commentary that can be grouped with related market reactions.

Profile ownership

Ownership of the organisation profile sits with a verified representative and can be transferred through moderator review.

Multiple users, where supported

Additional colleagues can be invited to contribute under the organisation, subject to role and permission checks.

Moderation and editorial standards

All submitted content is reviewed against editorial standards before it is published.

Verified means The Media Source has checked the individual's professional identity and their association with the role or organisation shown on their profile. It is not an endorsement of their opinions, qualifications, products or services.

Verification is applied per person and per organisation, and reflects checks carried out at a point in time. It may be reviewed again if a member's role, employer or professional standing changes.

• Responses to a media request are private to the journalist who published it.
• Other experts cannot see who else has responded, or read their submissions.
• Public profiles contain only fields that a member has chosen to publish.
• Private contact information is not exposed on public pages, and messages are relayed through a rate-limited proxy.
• Journalists remain responsible for their own editorial decisions and any onward use of the material they receive.

• Requests, responses and submissions may be reviewed by moderators before or after publication.
• Misleading, unlawful or inappropriate material may be removed and repeat breaches may lead to account suspension.
• Promotional content must meet editorial standards for accuracy, relevance and disclosure.
• Fake identities, misrepresented affiliations and impersonation are prohibited.
• Demo content used during the private alpha is labelled so it is not mistaken for live editorial material.