Introducing Authory 🚀

Hello and welcome to a special edition of Inside The Newsroom, journalism's job board.

Hope everybody has had a great week and is ready for the weekend! Before we all close our laptops, I want to formally introduce Authory, with whom I’ve been working with over the past month. You might already be aware of them and might have even used them to create your journalism portfolio. Due to the strong engagement with previous Authory ads we’ve run over the past month — so many of you have clicked through and even signed up for their service — we’re taking this partnership to the next level.

Each week for the following month, Authory’s founder, Eric Hauch, will deliver a dedicated video to show us exactly how to aggregate our past work to create a portfolio in just 60 seconds, how we can automatically back up our articles so they last forever, and how to create custom mini portfolios to pitch for jobs and win clients.

Whether you're a freelancer pitching new stories, a staff journalist looking to move up, or a recent graduate trying to break into the industry, your portfolio is most often the first impression you make. When I was starting out as a reporter, I wish something like Authory was around, as it would have saved me weeks trying to code my own site. But lucky for us, we now have something that will save us precious time and energy.

In our first video below, Eric will show us exactly how to leverage the Authory platform to build a complete portfolio in just one minute.

🎥 This Week's Feature: Set up your portfolio in one minute

If you try Authory after watching Eric's video, I'd love to hear about your experience. Reply to this email and let me know how it goes — I read every response.

Why I'm Excited About Authory

After testing Authory extensively and seeing the results from our community, I can confidently say this is one of the most practical tools I've come across for journalists. Here's what makes it stand out:

It's Built for Journalists, by Journalists: Unlike generic portfolio platforms, Authory understands the unique needs of our profession. It automatically captures your published work, handles different publication formats, and presents your content in a way that editors and potential employers actually want to see.

Set It and Forget It: Once you connect your publications, Authory does the heavy lifting. New articles automatically appear in your portfolio without you having to manually update anything. For busy journalists juggling multiple deadlines, this is a game-changer.

Professional Presentation: Your portfolio looks clean, professional, and loads fast — exactly what you want when someone is considering your work. The platform handles everything from SEO optimization to mobile responsiveness.

Analytics That Matter: Unlike vanity metrics, Authory provides insights that actually help your career. See which pieces are getting the most attention, track your readership growth, and understand what content resonates with your audience.

Affordable and Accessible: At a price point that makes sense for journalists at any career stage, Authory removes the barrier between having a scattered online presence and having a professional portfolio that works for you.

The best part? You can get started in the time it takes to make a cup of coffee. Eric's video above shows you exactly how, and I've seen firsthand how this simple tool can transform how you present yourself professionally.

As the media industry continues to evolve, having a strong digital presence isn't optional, it's essential. Authory makes that process simple, professional, and sustainable.