ID and Press Cards for Journalists

Regulations for obtaining the Credential of a Journalist or Digital Affairs Columnist and the Press Card of FUTURUM magazine

1. General Provisions:

• The credential of a journalist and digital affairs columnist (hereinafter referred to as “Journalist ID”) is issued for a period of 2 years following the completion of the remote specialized course “Digital Journalism”. The cost of the course and the issuance of the ID is $98.0 when signing a creative collaboration agreement with FUTURUM magazine for 2 years, and $290.0 without such an agreement (independent journalist). The cost of delivering the credential is not included and is subject to additional payment.
• The FUTURUM magazine press card (hereinafter referred to as “Press Card”) is issued to editorial staff, freelancers, blogger-columnists, and video bloggers, as well as non-staff correspondents who regularly publish materials on topics of digital technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and other modern technological directions, including social networks, in the magazine Futurum and/or on the FUTURUM.media platform, or who have entered into a two-year creative cooperation agreement with the publisher. The Press Card is issued by the magazine’s editorial office for a period of 2 years to editorial staff free of charge at the expense of the editorial office. Non-staff contributors pay $45.0 plus the cost of delivery.

2. Objectives of Issuance:

• Legitimization: Confirmation of professional affiliation with journalists in the digital sphere.
• Access: Providing access to events, conferences, and press events both domestically and internationally.
• Opportunity Expansion: Enhancing trust and broadening professional opportunities in information gathering and conducting interviews.

3. Conditions for Issuance of FUTURUM Journal Press Card:

• For full-time employees: Must have a creative agreement or employment contract with the FUTURUM publication.
• For freelancers, bloggers, and freelance correspondents: Must have a signed creative cooperation agreement for the production of journalistic and/or media content, and must have a blog on the Futurum.media site.
• Content Quality: Regular publication of articles/materials that meet high journalistic standards and are thematically focused on the digital sphere.
• Ethical Standards: Adherence to the journalist’s code of ethics and principles of responsible journalism.

4. Procedure for Obtaining:

4.1. Application for a Journalist ID:

• Applicants submit their application for the “Digital Journalism” course and the acquisition of a Press ID by email to pressID@futurumplatform.org, including a CV in free format.
• An invoice is issued to the participant, and upon its payment, the complete “Digital Journalism” course and related/supplementary materials are sent from the publisher Hi-Tech Inovace s.r.o.
• At the end of the course, usually within a month, the participant must submit two practical assignments for publication to the editorial board of FUTURUM journal. After review, the participant is awarded an international certificate of completion for the digital journalism course and the corresponding journalist ID.

4.2. Application for a Futurum Journal Press Card:

• The application is considered by the editorial board within 10 business days. Decisions are based on the provided documents, publications, or a motivational letter. (Email: pressID@futurumplatform.org)
• If the decision is positive, the press card is issued after payment of an invoice from the publisher Hi-Tech Inovace s.r.o., or it is granted free of charge to individuals engaged in creative collaboration with the Futurum journal.
• This process ensures a standardized approach to certifying qualified digital journalists, enhancing their professional credibility through recognized credentials.

5. Benefits of the Certification and Press Card:

• Access to Events: Cardholders are entitled to free or discounted access to conferences, forums, exhibitions, and other events related to digital technologies.
• Participation in Press Conferences: Priority right to participate in press conferences and other media events.
• Networking Opportunities: Expands professional contacts among industry leaders and access to exclusive interviews. Access to the journalistic community and the expert club, all media resources and materials of Futurum Platform, digital printing, and the creative studio of the publishing house.
• Professional Recognition: Enhances the level of trust from information sources and readers.
• Support and Protection: Support in cases of conflicts related to the professional activities of the journalist.

6. Validity of the Certification and Press Card:

• The Certification and Press Card are issued with a validity period of 2 years.

7. Cancellation of the Journalist Certification and/or Press Card of the FUTURUM Journal before the Expiry Date:

• Cancellation occurs in cases of gross violations of journalistic ethics, use of the official certification for non-professional activities, and legal infringements. In such cases, the confirmation of the document and the journalist’s identity in the electronic registry of the public institution FUTURUM PLATFORM is removed.