YR Media - Approved

• YR Media equips emerging content creators between the ages of 14-24, primarily BIPOC, with an immersive media arts education, top industry mentors, paid career-track employment and holistic support services including counseling and healthy food. Young people leverage these offerings to become civically engaged citizens driving systemic change and disruptors that diversify the traditional media landscape by creating stories, art and music that matter. To place power in the hands of young content creators, especially those from historically underrepresented groups, and ensure their diverse voices lead the way in shaping the future of our world.
• • Owner
    Sun Wee Yun
  • Created On
    12-09-2020
  • Updated On
    02-14-2024
  • Update Reminder
    02-01-2025

• How To Contact

  • Name
    General Contact
  • Phone
    (510) 251-1101
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    none@none
  • Address
    1701 Broadway
  • City
    Oakland
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    N/A
  • Expiration Date
    03-01-2025
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    YR Media
  • Zip Code
    94612

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.yrmedia.org/
  • Apply Online
    https://www.yrmedia.org/media-education
  • Programs & Internships
    https://www.yrmedia.org/programs
  • Resources
    https://www.yrmedia.org/resources

• Detailed Information

  • Join the Media Education Program Today!

    Are you a high school student between the ages of 14 to 18 looking for a career path in multi-media or creative technology? 

    Do you reside in Oakland, CA or the Chicago area? 

    The YR Media Media Education program is here to empower 14 to 18-year-olds to turn their ideas into multimedia content seen by millions. On top of that, we pay our YR stars for their hard work.

    
    

    Oakland interns will work with industry mentors on career training tracks in:

    Video and Photography: Fellows gain hands-on experience in gathering and editing footage to tell compelling stories visually 

    Music and Audio Production: Participants learn to gather recordings, edit audio files and create impactful soundscapes. 

    Journalism and Podcasting: Content creators develop media literacy principles, reporting skills and storytelling abilities. 

    Graphic Design and Digital Art: Students hone their visual style and build technical skills using industry-standard design software.

    
    

    Internship Program

    Once you have graduated from Media Education, you are eligible to apply for any of the following paid YR Media Internships

• Eligibility Information

  • States
    • CA
    • IL
  • Counties
    • Alameda County
  • Cities
    • Oakland, CA
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
    • Teen
    • Adult
    • High Schooler
  • Languages Served
    • English
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

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