Socopag

Socopag is a cooperative press agency based in Colombes, France. It produces articles, reports and editorial content on agriculture and agrifood, wine, gastronomy and tourism, and environment and territories. Services include writing, layout, DTP, printing and distribution.

Customers are generalist and specialist print and web media, including publication directors, editors-in-chief and communications directors, who receive a single invoice for the missions the agency carries out against validated quotes. Independent journalists and freelancers use the agency for payment of freelance fees at pre-agreed rates, handling of salaries and social contributions, and eligibility for the French press card.

The agency was founded in 1983 and states more than 35 years of expertise. It says it can mobilise more than 50 permanent or freelance journalists. It is a member of the Fédération Française des Agences de Presse (FFAP), through the Syndicat des agences de presse d'information générale (SAPIG), and it belongs to the Scop cooperative movement.

Product: Editorial production (articles, reports, layout, DTP, printing, distribution) and administrative management of freelance journalists.