--- title: "Media Collective — Independent doesn’t mean alone" canonical: https://www.beehiiv.com/media-collective description: "The beehiiv Media Collective gives leading journalists the platform, resources, and people to build independent media businesses on their own terms." source: live-converter generated: 2026-10-13T19:29:02.142Z --- beehiiv Media Collective # Independent doesn’t mean alone The beehiiv Media Collective gives leading journalists the platform, resources, and people to build independent media businesses on their own terms. [Apply to join](/media-collective/apply) Joanna Stern, The New Things Oliver Darcy, Status Ryan Broderick, Garbage Day Sarah Wick, LA Material Brett Cooper, The Scroll Dave Jorgenson, LNI Media Kyle Tharp, Chaotic Era Lachlan Cartwright, Breaker Media Catherine Herridge, Catherine Herridge Reports Seamus Hughes, Court Watch Debora Patta, Rogue Media Joanna Stern, The New Things Oliver Darcy, Status Ryan Broderick, Garbage Day Sarah Wick, LA Material Brett Cooper, The Scroll Dave Jorgenson, LNI Media Kyle Tharp, Chaotic Era Lachlan Cartwright, Breaker Media Catherine Herridge, Catherine Herridge Reports Seamus Hughes, Court Watch Debora Patta, Rogue Media meet the collective ## Big voices. Bigger ambitions. They built their reputations inside some of the world’s most respected newsrooms. Now they’re creating sustainable media businesses of their own. ![Oliver Darcy](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect,format=auto,width=3840,quality=75/www/media-collective/2026/team/darcy.png) Oliver Darcy Formerly CNN. Now Status. ![Joanna Stern](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect,format=auto,width=3840,quality=75/www/media-collective/2026/team/joanna-stern.png) Joanna Stern Formerly WSJ. Now New Things. ![Dave Jorgenson](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect,format=auto,width=3840,quality=75/www/media-collective/2026/team/dave.png) Dave Jorgenson Formerly WaPo. Now LNI Media. ## Making a collective impact 1M+ active subscribers $5M+ revenue earned to date 112M emails sent by members 0% subscription fees ## The future of journalism belongs to the people creating it Great reporting has never been more valuable. But building an independent media business requires more than just great journalism. It means navigating legal, payroll, healthcare, technology, audience growth, monetization, and a dozen operational responsibilities most reporters never signed up to manage. The beehiiv Media Collective is our answer to these challenges. We give journalists the infrastructure and support to build enduring media businesses while they retain control of their work, audience, brand, and future. ![Ryan Broderick](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect,format=auto,width=3840,quality=75/www/media-collective/2026/team/ryan-broderick.png) “I went from someone who just writes newsletters to someone who is building a real, sustainable media business.” Ryan Broderick, Garbage Day ## The support behind the byline Members get hands-on help across the parts of their business that have nothing to do with reporting. [Apply to join](/media-collective/apply) ### Health Coverage A monthly health insurance stipend, plus concierge access to our network of insurance partners. ### Legal Protection Pre-publication review, ongoing legal support, and Errors and Omissions coverage. ### Business Operations Access to essential editorial and operational tools like Getty Images. ### Dedicated Team VIP onboarding, a dedicated Customer Success Manager, and ongoing business strategy sessions. ### Peer Network Direct access to fellow members navigating the same challenges and opportunities. ### Growth & Monetization Powerful audience growth and monetization tools, supported by the entire beehiiv team ## in their own words Every member is building something different. What they share is greater control over the work they produce and the businesses they’re creating. ![Founder, Do Good Crew](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect,format=auto,width=256,quality=75/www/media-collective/2026/logos/do-good-crew.svg) “These tools that have been brought to Do Good Crew by beehiiv’s team have enabled us to activate things that I didn’t even think to ask for.” David Begnaud Founder, Do Good Crew ![David Begnaud](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect,format=auto,width=3840,quality=90/www/media-collective/2026/team/david-begnaud.png) ![Founder, Status.](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect,format=auto,width=256,quality=75/www/media-collective/2026/logos/status.svg) “We’ve been working with beehiiv for two years now and can’t recommend the product and their team more. It’s an intuitive, easy-to-use, and all-inclusive product that’s only made better by the great team behind it.” Oliver Darcy Founder, Status. ![Oliver Darcy](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect,format=auto,width=3840,quality=90/www/media-collective/2026/team/darcy-quote.png) ![Co-Founder, The Nerve](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect,format=auto,width=256,quality=75/www/media-collective/2026/logos/the-nerve.svg) “We signed up 1,000 paid subscribers in our first week, and the Collective perks, including legal support and Getty Images subscription, has turbocharged our growth across our first year.” Sarah Donaldson Co-Founder, The Nerve ![Sarah Donaldson](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect,format=auto,width=3840,quality=90/www/media-collective/2026/team/sarah.png) ## Your Business. Our Tools. The Collective was created to support independent journalists while keeping them fully in control of what they create. ### Build a brand that’s yours Customize your website, newsletter, and digital presence around your identity and reporting. ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect,format=auto,width=750,quality=75/www/media-collective/2026/ui/brand.svg) ### Keep what you earn beehiiv takes 0% of the revenue members earn through paid subscriptions. ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect,format=auto,width=750,quality=75/www/media-collective/2026/ui/earn.svg) ### Own the relationship Maintain direct ownership of your audience data and the relationships you build. ![](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect,format=auto,width=750,quality=75/www/media-collective/2026/ui/relationship.svg) ## Independent journalism is making headlines [Exclusive: Newsletter platform beehiiv launches multi-million dollar journalism fund](https://www.axios.com/2024/11/14/beehiiv-newsletter-journalism-fund)[He Left CNN to Start a Newsletter. It’s Now a Must-Read.](https://www.wsj.com/business/media/he-left-cnn-to-start-a-newsletter-its-now-a-must-read-92971fcf)[Tech journalist Joanna Stern on leaving The Wall street Journal and moving on to New Things](https://www.niemanlab.org/2026/05/tech-journalist-joanna-stern-on-leaving-the-wall-street-journal-and-moving-on-to-new-things/)[Exclusive: Scalable Launches to Cover Creator Economy](https://www.axios.com/2025/10/30/scalable-creator-economy-yurieff-enberg-whalar) ## meet the collective [Apply to join](/media-collective/apply) [Oliver DarcyStatusThe definitive daily briefing that takes readers inside the corridors of media power delivering fearless journalism...](https://www.status.news/) [Ryan BroderickGarbage DayA Webby Award-winning newsletter about the internet.](https://www.garbageday.email/) [Carole CadwalladrThe NerveA fearless, female-founded media title set up by five former Guardian and Observer journalists.](https://www.thenerve.news/) [Dave JorgensonLNI MediaA media brand that combines sharp reporting with humor and a distinctive personal voice.](https://lni.media/) [Jonathan KatzThe RacketExplore the unseen connections behind world affairs, politics, disaster, and more.](https://theracket.news/) [David BegnaudDo Good CrewA growing community that celebrates people doing good and brings like-minded individuals together.](https://www.davidbegnaud.com/) [Joanna SternThe New ThingsEmmy winner. Pulitzer finalist. Professional asker of uncomfortable questions.](https://thenewthings.com/) [Bradford William DavisEyeblackExclusive reporting and analysis that keeps your eye on the ball.](https://www.readeyeblack.com/) Show more ## Build independently. Never alone. The beehiiv Media Collective is open to established journalists ready to create an independent media business. We intentionally limit membership so every member receives hands-on support from our team. [Apply to join the Collective](/media-collective/apply)