Youth Jounralism

Empowering Young Voices. Shaping Tomorrow’s Storytellers.

Are you a middle or high school student with something to say? Want to explore the world through interviews, storytelling, and media creation? Join the Youth Journalism Program—a hands-on experience where young changemakers become powerful voices for their community.

Through this exciting program, participants will:

  • Learn journalism fundamentals: interviewing, writing, podcasting & reporting

  • Explore current events and community issues from a youth perspective

  • Gain real-world media production experience (print, digital, audio & video)

  • Collaborate with peers on meaningful stories that reflect youth truth

  • Feature their work on our upcoming Changemakers Podcast and digital platforms

  • Build confidence, communication skills, and civic awareness

No prior experience needed! All you need is curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn.

Open to youth ages 12–18 | Spots are limited!

Start Date: July 14, 2025
Weekly Sessions: TBA

Register today and help amplify the voice of your generation!

we need you!

OPEN YOUTH POSITIONS

  • Help fellow youth review and strengthen their stories, articles, and scripts.


    Great for: Youth with strong writing/editing skills


    What You’ll Learn: Constructive feedback, editing techniques, collaboration

  • Support the recording process by helping with set-up, timekeeping, and sound checks.


    Great for: Tech-savvy or organized youth


    What You’ll Learn: Audio tools, behind-the-scenes production, communication

  • Promote youth-created content and events on social platforms. Help share stories that inspire and inform!


    Great for: Creative, social media–savvy teens


    What You’ll Learn: Digital marketing, branding, content creation

  • Help gather story ideas from peers, schools, or neighborhood events. Be the voice that connects journalism to real youth experiences.


    Great for: Outgoing, curious, community-minded youth


    What You’ll Learn: Outreach, public speaking, community engagement

  • Join a small group of youth leaders who help guide the direction of the program, give feedback, and plan special media projects.


    Great for: Youth who want to lead and create lasting impact


    What You’ll Learn: Leadership, planning, team decision-making

  • Cover stories that matter to you—from school life and social issues to community events and youth culture.


    Learn: Interviewing, research, writing, community storytelling

  • Create reels, graphics, or mini-documentaries that bring stories to life. Perfect for youth interested in media, marketing, or design.


    Learn: Photography, video editing, branding

  • Take the mic and help shape episodes for our Changemakers Podcast. Choose topics, lead discussions, and bring authentic youth voices to the airwaves.


    Learn: Public speaking, audio recording, scriptwriting

OPEN ADULT POSITIONS

  • Support youth as they learn to write articles, conduct interviews, and report on real issues in their community.


    Ideal for: Journalists, writers, educators, media students


    Skills: Strong writing background, experience mentoring or teaching youth


    Commitment: 1–2 sessions/week, plus light editing or coaching between meetings

  • Help youth record, edit, and produce episodes of our youth-led podcast. Teach basic audio editing, scriptwriting, and storytelling techniques.


    Ideal for: Audio engineers, podcasters, multimedia creators


    Skills: Familiarity with tools like Audacity, GarageBand, or Anchor


    Commitment: Weekly support, with flexible scheduling

  • Assist with managing social media, creating visual content, and publishing youth-created stories across platforms.


    Ideal for: Creative professionals, photographers, social media managers


    Skills: Canva, Instagram, basic video/photo editing

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