Please be sure to read this page carefully before submitting your application for consideration.
Guidelines to Consider When Applying
- There will be no on-site registration for press.
- Each press applicant must provide their own application and media credential. Multiple applicants must apply independently.
- Social media sites (including TikTok) and community forums will NOT be considered for media badges.
- Any person who is on an “official media team” for a group does NOT qualify for a WGI media badge.
Verification Material Requirements
The following verification requirements are only required if you do not have an official media credential from your outlet.
ONLINE PRESS or FREELANCE
JOURNALIST/PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER (Online): If you are applying as online press or a freelancejournalist/photographer/videographer, you are required to submit the following:
- At least THREE industry related bylined (credits your name) articles, photos and/or videos published within the last 6 months. Please include urls of the articles, photos, and/or videos with your name.
- A signed assignment letter (on company letterhead) or email from the editor stating your assignment and request to cover a WGI Regional or World Championships on their behalf.
BROADCAST PRESS
(Radio & Television): If you are applying as broadcast press staff, you are required to submit the following:
- A signed assignment letter (on company letterhead) or email from the station’s producer stating your assignment and request to cover a WGI Regional or World Championships on their behalf.
PODCAST or BLOG
If you are applying with a podcast or blog, you must be currently established and continuously contributing to the outlet you are representing. You are required to submit the following:
- At least THREE podcasts or blog entries from an established outlet published within the last 6 months. Please include urls of the podcast/blog entry crediting your name.
- A link to the outlet’s list of archives showing activity from the last 18 months along with links to your own contributions. We consider the frequency and consistency of your site’s updates along with the frequency of your own contributions.
