MEMBERSHIP
Membership benefits
CPA membership connects Colorado news organizations and the people behind them with advocacy, professional support, training and opportunities to grow. Explore the benefits below and contact CPA with questions about access.
Advertising and revenue opportunities
Colorado Press Network connects advertisers with participating news organizations. The sales hold-back is 15% for members, compared with 30% for nonmembers.
A stronger voice for local journalism
CPA advocates for press freedom, open government and policies that support local news. Members bring their experience and priorities to this shared work.
Legal help
Members have free access to the CPA legal hotline. Contact CPA for access information.
Public-notice support
Public notices must be uploaded to the statewide portal. CPA maintains the portal as a service to the community and our members. This service is free or discounted for members; nonmembers are charged. Contact CPA for the applicable terms.
Training and newsletters
Members receive training and newsletters that support their work and connect them with the wider news community. Earn Your Press Pass offers editorial and newspaper sales training as a CPA member benefit. Seats are limited; request access through CPA. Convention admission is not included free with membership.
Recognition and professional credentials
CPA’s recognition programs celebrate work across journalism, photography, design and advertising. CPA also administers professional press credentials through its existing application process.
Press credentials (Members only)
CPA member sign-in required.
Colleagues across Colorado
Connect with peers across editorial, audience, sales and leadership. Membership provides opportunities to learn from others and contribute to CPA’s professional community.
Questions about membership?
Contact CPA about benefits or explore the membership paths for your organization or work.