Put Your Journalists in the Spotlight
Build trust, showcase your newsroom, and help readers connect with the people behind the stories.
Every great newspaper is powered by talented journalists, editors, photographers, and columnists.
Surf New Media’s Author Profiles feature gives each member of your newsroom a professional profile page where readers can learn more about them, browse their published stories, and connect with the journalists covering their community.
Author Profiles strengthen credibility, build reader loyalty, and add a personal touch to every article.
Professional Author Pages
Every writer automatically receives a dedicated profile page featuring:
- Professional photo
- Biography
- Job title
- Contact information (optional)
- Social media links
- Email address (optional)
- Personal website (optional)
- Areas of coverage
- Published articles
Readers can quickly learn more about the journalists covering the stories they care about.
Automatically Display Published Stories
Each profile automatically lists articles written by that author.
Readers can easily browse:
- News stories
- Features
- Sports coverage
- Opinion columns
- Investigative reporting
- Community updates
- Photo galleries
- Videos
No manual updates required.
Build Reader Trust
Local journalism is built on relationships.
Author Profiles help readers:
- Recognize familiar reporters
- Learn about newsroom staff
- Discover additional articles
- Build confidence in your reporting
- Connect with your newspaper
Putting a face behind the byline creates stronger connections with your audience.
Highlight Areas of Expertise
Writers can showcase their areas of coverage, such as:
- Local Government
- Education
- Sports
- Business
- Public Safety
- Agriculture
- Community Events
- Entertainment
- Health
- Opinion
This helps readers identify the journalists who regularly cover the topics they’re most interested in.
Showcase Awards and Experience
Highlight your newsroom’s accomplishments by displaying:
- Journalism awards
- Years of experience
- Professional organizations
- Certifications
- Previous publications
- Community involvement
Author Profiles help demonstrate the expertise and professionalism behind your reporting.
Searchable Staff Directory
Create a searchable newsroom directory where readers can browse staff members by:
- Name
- Department
- Beat
- Position
Helping readers quickly find the people they’re looking for.
Mobile Friendly
Author Profiles automatically adapt to:
- Desktop computers
- Tablets
- Smartphones
Giving readers a consistent experience across every device.
Integrated with Surf CMS
Author Profiles work seamlessly with:
- Articles
- Featured Stories
- Photo Galleries
- Videos
- Publish Everywhere
- AI Story Summaries
- Search
- Newsletters
Every published article automatically links back to the author’s profile.
Benefits
Surf New Media’s Author Profiles feature helps your newspaper:
- Build reader trust
- Showcase your newsroom
- Increase page views
- Promote staff expertise
- Strengthen your brand
- Encourage repeat visits
- Create a professional staff directory
- Highlight award-winning journalism
Built for Community Newspapers
Community newspapers thrive because readers know the people covering their communities.
Author Profiles strengthen those relationships by making your newsroom more visible, more approachable, and more connected to the readers you serve.
Journalism Is Personal
Behind every headline is a journalist committed to serving the community.
Surf New Media’s Author Profiles feature helps your readers get to know the people behind your reporting while showcasing the professionalism, experience, and dedication of your newsroom.
It’s another way Surf CMS helps community newspapers build stronger relationships with the communities they serve.
Schedule a Free Demo and discover how Author Profiles can strengthen reader trust, increase engagement, and showcase the talented people behind your newspaper.