Citizen Journalism,
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PRESSGEN.AI helps citizens draft, submit, and publish news with AI assistance — verified and approved by editors for accuracy.
Intelligent. Effortless. Trusted.
Transform citizen contributions into professional news stories with AI-powered assistance. Our platform streamlines the entire editorial workflow, from raw submissions to published articles, helping newsrooms scale their coverage while maintaining journalistic standards.
Core Features
Everything you need to revolutionize citizen journalism.
Admin Verification
Admins can create accounts or verify citizen journalist accounts before they join the newsroom.
AI-Assisted Reporting
Citizen journalists provide details, and News Rounds drafts well-structured news reports automatically.
Editor Approval Workflow
Every submission goes to editors for quick review and approval, ensuring credibility and accuracy.
Seamless Publishing
Export and publish approved stories directly to CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal, and more.
Analytics & Reporting
Track submissions, publish rates, editor time saved, and contributor activity to measure impact.
Scalable & Secure
Built for newsrooms of all sizes with secure cloud hosting and role-based access controls.
Complete Feature Set
A comprehensive toolkit to modernize your newsroom.
User Management & AI Reporting
Admin Verification & Roles
Admins approve or create accounts, assign roles (Reporter, Contributor, Editor), and suspend access when needed.
AI Reporting Agent
Guided prompts and LLM-powered drafting turn messy inputs into clear ledes, structured articles and suggested headlines.
Draft Editor & Templates
Inline editor with newsroom templates, byline controls, and quick-edit tools for editors to polish AI drafts.
Metadata & Provenance
Automatic metadata extraction (timestamps, geolocation when provided), provenance logs and source notes for each submission.
Editorial Workflow & Publishing
Editor Workflow & Versioning
Assign stories, comment, request follow-ups, track versions and maintain a full audit trail for compliance.
One-Click Publishing & Exports
Publish approved stories directly to WordPress, Drupal or push JSON/RSS/webhook payloads to any DMS.
Compliance & Consent
Built-in digital release forms, secure ID upload options, data retention controls and consent logs.
Analytics & Reporting
Track submissions, publish rates, editor time saved, contributor activity and engagement lift on published stories.
Security & Integrations
Role-Based Access
Enterprise SSO
Secure Media Storage
Custom API Integrations
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Choose the plan that's right for your newsroom.
Starter
Perfect for small newsrooms
$29 /mo
- Up to 10 Journalists
- AI Drafting Agent
- Editor Review Workflow
- WordPress/Drupal Export
Pro
Best for regional newspapers
$99 /mo
- Up to 50 Journalists
- AI Drafting Agent
- Priority Editor Dashboard
- Advanced CMS Integrations
- Priority Support
Enterprise
For large-scale media houses
Custom
- Unlimited Journalists
- Everything in Pro
- Dedicated Support & SLA
- Custom Integrations & API
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We've got answers.
Who verifies citizen journalist accounts?
Newspaper admins verify accounts. Verification can include email confirmation, phone OTP and optional ID upload before granting the "Verified Reporter" role.
Can AI publish stories automatically?
No. AI assists with drafting. Every submission must go through the editor review workflow and be explicitly approved before publishing.
How many citizen journalists can I add?
Plan limits determine allowed active citizen journalists. Starter supports 10, Professional 50, and Enterprise offers unlimited contributors or custom limits.
What does the 7‑day trial include?
Full access to the AI Reporting Agent, editor workflow, publish integrations and 7‑day onboarding support — no credit card required.
Which CMS platforms do you support?
Out of the box: WordPress & Drupal. PRESSGEN.AI also supports JSON/RSS/webhooks for integration with any DMS or custom CMS.
How is contributor data stored and protected?
We store data on secure, audited cloud services with encryption at rest and in transit. ID uploads are stored with restricted access and retention policies.
Does PRESSGEN.AI support multiple languages?
Yes. The AI Reporting Agent supports drafting and translation in multiple languages; we can localize prompts and templates for your newsroom.
What if we need custom workflows or SSO?
Enterprise plans include SSO, custom workflows, dedicated onboarding and SLA-backed support. Contact sales to discuss requirements.