About

VerifiedJournalist.org is an official project of the Fourth Estate® and Newsie.social, created by the Honeytree Technologies team. It serves as a directory and tool to discover and verify authentic journalists and news outlets on Mastodon and other federated social media platforms.

This beta application is still in its early stages, so users should anticipate occasional bugs, changes, and disruptions.

VerifiedJournalist.org is a valuable resource for journalists seeking to connect their Mastodon accounts to verified profiles. With Mastodon's vast network of servers and no dedicated team to verify journalist identities, websites, and job titles, there is a risk of impersonation. By linking their Mastodon account to a VerifiedJournalist.org profile, journalists and news organizations can establish their credibility, legitimacy, and accountability, fostering transparency and trust on the platform.

Furthermore, the service assists readers in discovering and following verified journalists on Mastodon, increasing their visibility and traffic.

The upcoming version of the service will concentrate on tackling federated social media challenges and enhancing the discoverability and value of news content and articles.

For updates, feature suggestions, or complaints, please follow @[email protected].