GSR Assignments
GSR identifies an opportunity and offers or approves coverage.
OPERATIONAL BRIEFING / SA-02
FIELD
BRIEFING
The working guide to what Signal Agents do, how assignments work and what the GSR newsroom needs from the field.
THE ROLE 01—06
WHAT IS A
SIGNAL AGENT?
Signal Agents are human volunteer contributors and field correspondents who help Ghost Signal Radio gather original material from locations, events, attractions and stories around the country.
Professional experience is useful, but it is not required in every field. Agents may have different strengths. We value integrity, reliability, judgment, communication, curiosity, observation, willingness to learn, respect for people and places, and the ability to follow instructions.
Skills can be developed. Trust has to be earned.
CONTRIBUTION PATHS 02—06
THREE ROUTES
INTO THE FIELD
Agent-Proposed Opportunities
An Agent identifies something locally and proposes it before representing themselves as assigned.
Independent Signals / Tips
An Agent submits useful tips, observations, photographs, video, leads or information without a formal assignment.
Nobody may self-deploy under Ghost Signal Radio authority without GSR authorization.
FIELD GUIDE 03—06
FOLLOW THE SIGNAL
Explore the coverage types. Each guide explains possible story angles, useful notes, useful images, likely newsroom requests and special rules.
Haunted Attractions
Coverage of professional or community haunted entertainment operations.
LEARN MORE →Home Haunts
Coverage of independent residential displays and neighborhood creators.
LEARN MORE →Scream Parks
Coverage of multi-attraction destinations with several experiences on one property.
LEARN MORE →Walk-Through Haunted Attractions
Coverage of indoor or structured attractions guests experience on foot.
LEARN MORE →Haunted Hayrides
Coverage of tractor-drawn outdoor haunt experiences.
LEARN MORE →Haunted Trails
Coverage of outdoor walking experiences through woods, fields or other terrain.
LEARN MORE →Halloween Festivals
Coverage of public seasonal events, markets, parades and celebrations.
LEARN MORE →Paranormal Events
Coverage of investigations, lectures, tours and public paranormal programs.
LEARN MORE →Conventions
Coverage of trade shows, fan events and industry gatherings.
LEARN MORE →Unusual Locations
Coverage of places whose history, design or reputation makes them worth investigating.
LEARN MORE →Local Strange Stories
Coverage of unusual reports, traditions, mysteries and community lore.
LEARN MORE →Interviews
Approved conversations that gather firsthand knowledge for the GSR newsroom.
LEARN MORE →Photography
Story-driven still imagery gathered to document people, places and events.
LEARN MORE →Video
Short, stable footage that gives the newsroom motion, atmosphere and usable sound.
LEARN MORE →Field Reporting
The complete practice of observing, documenting and returning reliable raw material.
LEARN MORE →THE CORE FIELD TASK
BRING BACK
THE STORY
Signal Agents are not expected to write finished articles. Your job in the field is to gather the raw material the GSR newsroom needs to tell the story accurately.
Take clear handwritten, typed or recorded notes about what happened, what stood out, what was new, important details, people you spoke with, useful quotes, atmosphere, unusual observations and anything requiring follow-up. Photography and video should support that same story—not become a pile of random images.
YOUR NOTES SHOULD GIVE US THE STORY.YOUR IMAGES SHOULD HELP US SHOW IT.
DON’T JUST DOCUMENT THE PLACE. DOCUMENT THE STORY.
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS 05—06
18+ REQUIREMENT
Applicants and participating Signal Agents must be at least 18 years old.
VOLUNTEER STATUS
The Signal Agent program is currently volunteer and unpaid. Future employment, compensation or advancement cannot be promised.
ACCESS & AUTHORITY
Being a Signal Agent does not grant unrestricted access to private property, events, venues or attractions. Individual assignments must be authorized by GSR.
REPRESENTING GSR
Signal Agents may not negotiate, make commitments, enter agreements or speak on behalf of Ghost Signal Radio unless specifically authorized.
CONDUCT BEFORE CREDENTIALS
READ THE
FIELD CODE.
The detailed standards governing integrity, authority, safety and representation.
OPEN FIELD CODE →