ICJ Press Card Notice
The ICJ press card is carbon-free and issued in digital form. Members receive their official digital press card upon approval of membership. To reduce environmental impact and ensure accessibility, ICJ does not provide physical cards.
Members may print their press card locally in their city of residence, using the digital file provided. The card remains valid in both digital and printed formats, and carries the same recognition and rights associated with ICJ membership.
SECTION A: INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS (ICJ NETWORK)
Designed for Journalists, Authors, and Media Contributors.
Guest ICJ Voices
Guest ICJ Voices is a free option for occasional contributors. It allows individuals to publish a limited number of articles per year in ICJ Voices without committing to full membership. Guest contributors do not receive a press card, membership profile, or access to ICJ projects, exclusives, or syndication.
Price: Free
Publishing Rights: Up to 4 articles per year
Press Card / Profile: Not included- Education & Training: Not included — free training programs are available only to ICJ members
- Project Participation: Not eligible for ICJ projects or assignments
- Story Requests: Not included
- Exclusives / Syndication: Not included
Student
Student Membership is designed for students and beginners in journalism. It provides unlimited publishing opportunities in ICJ Voices. Student members at this level can publish freely but do not participate in ICJ projects, do not receive financial compensation for stories, and do not have access to exclusives or syndication.
Price: €35 / year
- Publishing Rights: Unlimited articles in ICJ Voices
- Press Card / Profile: Included (Student Press Card)
- Education & Training: Free access to ICJ training programs for all members
- Project Participation: Not eligible for paid ICJ projects or assignments
- Story Requests: Not included
- Exclusives / Syndication: Not included
Student Premium
Student Premium Membership is designed for students who want more visibility and recognition. In addition to unlimited publishing in ICJ Voices, student members at this level receive a press card, a personal profile, and the chance to be engaged in ICJ projects with financial compensation. What sets this membership apart is access to exclusives and syndication — student members can sell exclusive stories through ICJ and have them distributed globally via ICJ’s premium channels.
Price: €65 / year
- Publishing Rights: Unlimited articles in ICJ Voices
- Press Card / Profile: Included (Student Press Card + Personal Profile)
- Education & Training: Free access to ICJ training programs for all members
- Project Participation: Eligible — ICJ can engage students in entry-level paid assignments
- Story Requests: ICJ may request specific stories from students and pay student rates
- Exclusives / Syndication: Partial access — eligible for global syndication strictly under senior editorial mentorship
Standard
Standard Membership is designed for all professional journalists and contributors who want the ability to publish freely in ICJ Voices with recognition as official members. It provides unlimited publishing opportunities, along with a press card and a personal profile. Standard members do not participate in ICJ projects, do not receive financial compensation for stories, and do not have access to exclusives or syndication.
Price: $99 / year
- Publishing Rights: Unlimited articles in ICJ Voices
- Press Card / Profile: Included (Official ICJ Press Card + Verified Profile)
- Education & Training: Free access to ICJ training programs for all members
- Project Participation: Not eligible for corporate or institutional assignments
- Story Requests: Not included
- Exclusives / Syndication: Not included
Premium
(ICJ Syndicated Author)
ICJ Syndicated Author is the premium level for professional journalists and authors. It provides unlimited publishing opportunities in ICJ Voices, a press card, and a membership profile. Premium members can be engaged by ICJ for projects or assignments, and ICJ may request stories from them with financial compensation. In addition, Premium members have the exclusive right to sell their stories through ICJ syndication and to participate in joint projects with ICJ.
Price: $199 / year
- Publishing Rights: Unlimited articles in ICJ Voices
- Press Card / Profile: Included (Premium Executive Press Card + Full Portfolio Profile)
- Education & Training: Free priority access to all masterclasses and advanced training
- Project Participation: Fully eligible — prioritized for high-stakes corporate, intelligence, and media projects
- Story Requests: Priority selection — ICJ directly requests premium stories with full financial compensation
- Exclusives / Syndication: Full Access — exclusive rights to sell investigative stories to media partners via the ICJ Syndication Desk
Story Syndication
Exclusive to Premium Members.
ICJ Story Syndication is a premium service that allows professional journalists within our network to sell their exclusive investigative stories to trusted media outlets worldwide. This option is not available to the public or to partner institutions—it is reserved strictly for members who have subscribed to the Premium level.
How it works:
- Membership Requirement: Only Premium Members, who pay the annual membership fee, are eligible.
- Global Reach: ICJ distributes exclusive stories through its international partner network.
- Revenue Model: Members receive financial compensation for each syndicated story, in addition to their membership benefits.
- Editorial Support: ICJ assists in refining and adapting stories for international audiences.
- Transparency: Clear contracts and revenue sharing ensure fairness and trust.
Why it matters:
Premium Membership unlocks the unique opportunity to publish, earn, and syndicate. Members not only gain visibility and prestige but also create a sustainable income stream by selling exclusives to trusted media partners worldwide.
SECTION B: INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Designed for Media Houses, Publishing Networks and Agencies
Institutional – ICJ Media Partner (Entry)
The Entry ICJ Media Partner membership is designed for media companies and institutions that do not publish in English but want their work to reach a global audience through ICJ. It provides collective publishing rights in English under the institution’s name, hosted in the Partner Voices section. This is the most affordable way for institutions to gain international visibility.
Price: $1,200 / year
- Publishing Rights: Collective publishing rights in English under the institution’s name (Hosted in Partner Voices)
- Visibility: Branded presence in ICJ Voices – Partner Voices
- Project Participation: Not eligible for ICJ projects or collaborations
- Co‑Productions: Not included
- Exclusives / Syndication: Not included
- Elite Strategic Alliance: Not included
Institutional – ICJ Media Partner (Basic)
The Basic ICJ Media Partner membership is designed for media houses, institutions, and organizations that want visibility within ICJ Voices. It provides collective publishing rights under the institution’s name and a branded profile in Partner Voices. Basic members can publish and participate in ICJ projects, but they do not have access to exclusives or syndication.
Price: $2,800 / year
- Publishing Rights: Collective publishing under the institution’s name (Partner Voices section)
- Visibility: Branded profile in ICJ Voices – Partner Voices
- Project Participation: Eligible for joint ICJ standard media collaborations and projects
- Co‑Productions: Not included
- Exclusives / Syndication: Not included
- Elite Strategic Alliance: Not included
Institutional – ICJ Media Partner (Advanced)
The Advanced ICJ Media Partner membership offers stronger collaboration. It provides collective publishing rights, a premium branded profile in Partner Voices, and participation in ICJ projects. Advanced members can co‑produce stories and projects with ICJ, receive partial access to exclusives, and syndicate selected stories.
Price: $8,500 / year
- Publishing Rights: Collective publishing under the institution’s name (Partner Voices section)
- Visibility: Premium branded institutional profile in ICJ Voices – Partner Voices
- Project Participation: Eligible for ICJ projects, briefings, and assignments
- Co‑Productions: Full capability — can collaborate directly with ICJ on joint regional stories and media projects
- Exclusives / Syndication: Partial access — selected high-impact stories can be syndicated through the ICJ network
- Elite Strategic Alliance: Not included
Institutional – ICJ Media Partner (Golden)
The Golden ICJ Media Partner membership is the highest level of institutional collaboration. It provides full publishing rights, premium visibility, priority engagement, and complete access to exclusives and syndication. Golden partners are prioritized for collaborations, ensuring they are the first to be invited to joint projects and strategic opportunities.
Price: $25,000 / year
- Publishing Rights: Full priority collective publishing under the institution’s name (Partner Voices section)
- Visibility: Elite branded institutional profile with guaranteed homepage features and premium visibility
- Project Participation: Full priority participation in major cross-border corporate, governmental, and intelligence assignments
- Co‑Productions: Comprehensive joint projects, investigative reports, and documentary co-production with ICJ Global Group
- Exclusives / Syndication: Full Access — unlimited story syndication across the global media network with optimal revenue splits
- Elite Strategic Alliance (First-Priority Operations):
How to Onboard as an ICJ Media Partner
A quick overview of our corporate partnership process for media houses and publishing groups.
Annual Renewal: Subscriptions are automatically renewed each year, ensuring uninterrupted global distribution and continuous network access.
Vetting Process: All applications undergo a standard review by the ICJ Editorial Board to verify media credentials and professional ethics before approval.
Corporate Invoicing: Institutional plans are billed annually. We issue a formal corporate invoice, and payments are processed securely via institutional bank wire transfer in USD.
Editorial Independence: Partner institutions retain full copyright over their work, while assuming complete editorial and legal responsibility for any content published under their branded profile.