HeartTalk Network • Community Reporting
County Correspondent Network
A growing reporting network bringing credible community voices and public-interest stories from all 15 counties of Liberia into the national conversation.
HeartTalk Network is building a county-by-county network of freelance correspondents, community contributors and trusted sources. We are recruiting; names and contact details will only be listed after a person has applied, been vetted and agreed to be identified publicly. No correspondent appointments are implied by this directory.
County Coverage Directory
Each county needs at least one reliable correspondent, with additional community contributors where practical. Select a county to view its developing story archive.
Bomi County
Bomi County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include local services, roads, agriculture, education and county governance.
Bong County
Bong County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include education, health, mining, agriculture, infrastructure and local accountability.
Gbarpolu County
Gbarpolu County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include rural access, forestry, mining, land, schools and public services.
Grand Bassa County
Grand Bassa County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include port and transport issues, industry, fisheries, education and local government.
Grand Cape Mount County
Grand Cape Mount County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include coastal livelihoods, mining, tourism, roads, education and health.
Grand Gedeh County
Grand Gedeh County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include border communities, agriculture, roads, schools and public administration.
Grand Kru County
Grand Kru County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include coastal infrastructure, fisheries, transport, health and education.
Lofa County
Lofa County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include cross-border trade, agriculture, roads, schools, health and local development.
Margibi County
Margibi County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include industrial activity, transport, land use, education, health and local governance.
Maryland County
Maryland County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include cross-border commerce, fisheries, roads, education, health and county services.
Montserrado County
Montserrado County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include municipal services, housing, transport, sanitation, public safety and accountability.
Nimba County
Nimba County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include mining, agriculture, roads, land, education, health and local government.
River Cess County
River Cess County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include rural roads, fisheries, agriculture, schools, health and access to services.
River Gee County
River Gee County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include agriculture, border communities, roads, education, health and public spending.
Sinoe County
Sinoe County news archive • Recruitment: correspondent and community contributors sought. Coverage priorities include coastal communities, fisheries, forestry, conservation, roads and local services.
Who We Are Looking For
- People with strong local knowledge, sound judgment and a commitment to accuracy.
- Clear writers or storytellers who can report in English; local-language ability is an advantage.
- Applicants able to verify names, dates, locations and claims, and distinguish firsthand observation from hearsay.
- People willing to disclose conflicts of interest, protect vulnerable sources and follow newsroom safety guidance.
- Journalism experience is welcome but not essential; training and editorial guidance will be provided.
How to Apply
Send your full name, county and preferred town or district, a short biography, relevant experience, languages, contact details, and one sample community story or reporting idea. Do not send identity documents at the initial stage.
Editorial and Contributor Standards
- All reports are subject to independent editorial verification and approval.
- Contributors must not accept payment, gifts or favors in exchange for favorable coverage.
- Serious allegations require documentary or corroborated evidence and a fair right of reply.
- Never trespass, impersonate officials, pay for confidential information, or put yourself or sources in danger.
- Protect children, survivors and vulnerable people; obtain informed consent for identifiable interviews and images.
- Compensation, if any, will be agreed in writing before assignments; no employment or payment is promised by applying.
Current recruitment status: open across all 15 counties. Public correspondent names will be added only after selection, reference checks where appropriate, agreement to the contributor standards and explicit consent to publish their details.