Youth Radio Media - Approved

• We are YR Media, a national network of young journalists and artists. We collaborate with our peers around the country and top media professionals to create content that matters. For 25 years, our non-profit production company has invested in future generations — championing our voices, and those before us — to build critical skills in journalism, arts and media. If you are a student, a young artist or writer, an activist, a parent, a teacher, or someone who believes in the power of this generation, you are in the right place. Hang out and explore our reporting and creative content on politics, identity and rising artists.
• • Owner
    Anna Farooqi
  • Created On
    12-09-2020
  • Updated On
    03-08-2023
  • Update Reminder
    02-01-2024

• How To Contact

  • Name
    General Contact
  • Phone
    (510) 251-1101
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    lasean@youthradio.org
  • Address
    1701 Broadway
  • City
    Oakland
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    N/A
  • Expiration Date
    03-01-2024
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    YR Media
  • Zip Code
    94612

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.yrmedia.org/
  • Apply Online
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13iuHK-KFCMoEoPA2K02xLwQUjAQ1ux8ubgUsiKnOQEQ/viewform?edit_requested=true
  • Programs & Internships
    https://www.yrmedia.org/programs

• Detailed Information

  • HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

    High school students between the ages of 14 and 18 are eligible to apply for our free, in-house training programs. After six months, you are eligible to apply for a paid production internship with the YR Media enterprise.

     - CORE PROGRAM (10 weeks)

    Youth who start with YR media for the first time are enrolled in our foundations "Core" Program. Core participants rotate through four Media Arts tracks: Journalism, Audio Production, Video & Photography, and Design & Illustration.

    Core meets in person at our downtown Oakland offices on Wed and Fri, 4:30PM - 6:30PM PST.

     - BRIDGE PROGRAM (10 weeks)

    Youth who graduate from Core can then enroll in our "Bridge" Program. For 10 weeks Bridge participants concentrate on one Media Arts track of their choosing: Journalism, Audio Production, Video & Photography and Design & Illustration.

    Bridge meets in person at our downtown offices on Tues and Thurs, 4:30PM - 6:30PM PST.

     - INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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

         - Newsroom

    Pitch and write the stories you see featured daily on YR.MEDIA. Hone your skill as a reporter while you build a portfolio of work. Cover the latest arts and culture stories for YR.MEDIA

         - Audio Production

    Gain hands-on experience in the music industry by producing your own original beats and learning how to license your work for projects at YR Media and elsewhere.

         - Video

    Build a portfolio of video work and create compelling video stories for YR.MEDIA

         - Music Production

    Produce music, lead our virtual music studio, and participate in industry partnerships and licensing opportunities as part of YR Music.

    ADDITIONAL SERVICES

    Every YR participant has access to mental and physical wellness support designed to help them manage challenges in all areas of their lives through case management, academic and career advising, and healthy food choices. By providing wrap-around services to our young people and supporting them in examining their own experiences, our process promotes resiliency and self-sufficiency.

     - CASE MANAGEMENT

    On-site case managers conduct needs assessments for all young people and facilitate group and individual counseling sessions. Case managers connect young people to external resources and support as needed, including housing, healthcare, legal support and more.

     - ACADEMIC AND CAREER ADVISING

    We help every student reach their academic and career goals through workshops, field trips, guest speakers, and individualized guidance on a range of higher educational and professional opportunities. Services include homework assistance, SAT preparation, college application prep, financial aid guidance, resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation.

    WORKFORCE OLD PROGRAMS:

    Youth Radio's Digital Media & Technology Pathways Program is a 9-month Workforce Training program for out-of-school, low-income Oakland youth ages 18-24. During the first 6 months, participants receive digital media instruction and professional development training. During the last 3 months, participants are placed in a paid internship at a local organization where they are able to implement their gained skills.

    Pathways participants also receive a full suite of wraparound services including case management, academic and career advising, and therapeutic support (per student request).

    Following graduation from the program, students receive a California State recognized On-the-Job Training Certificate of Completion.

     - REQUIREMENTS

         - Ages 18-24

         - Must be Oakland Resident (Youth in transitional housing located outside of Oakland accepted)

         - Must have ID & Social Security Card

         - Ability to provide proof of household income (if any)

         - Completion of basic skills test for reading and math (scheduled upon application)

        

• Eligibility Information

  • States
  • Counties
    • Alameda County
  • Cities
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
    • Teen
    • Adult
    • High Schooler
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