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NYC Youth Journalism Coalition

A monthly newsletter of the NYC Youth Journalism Coalition, by Lyric Thomas and Miriam Galicia

🌸 April 2024

Hello Subscriber First Name!

Welcome to the sixth edition of our monthly newsletter, The Inkling! Keep reading for news from the NYC Youth Journalism Coalition, including advocacy updates, new student opportunities, and sage advice from this month’s featured journalist.

📣 Join us April 18 at City Hall

Calling all young people and adult supporters!

YJC is headed to City Hall on Thursday, April 18th to raise awareness of the gaps in youth journalism access and call for greater investment in school journalism programs. Join us on the steps of City Hall from 9 am-10 am. City Council Education Chair Rita Joseph and other Council Members will be speaking in support. Attendees will receive YJC’s first drip drop (in other words, a T-shirt 👕). Share J-day with anyone you think would be interested!

RSVP here 👉 bit.ly/jday

Reach out to info@youthjournalismnyc.org with any questions.

🗞 Upcoming Meeting

Our monthly meeting is Wednesday, April 17th, from 6-7pm EST on Zoom.

Our guest speaker is Max Resnik, Documenters Network Manager at City Bureau. Max will be discussing how high school students can report on local government.

We will also be reviewing the run of show for J-Day, so please make an effort to attend!

Members: Email info@youthjournalismnyc.org if you do not have the Google Calendar invitation with the Zoom link.

If you aren’t yet a YJC member but want to join, fill out this form on our website so that we can get you plugged in!

✏️ Featured Student Opportunities

CLARIFY — Youth Reporting Internship

Thank you for your interest in our CLARIFY (The City Limits Accountability Reporting Initiative for Youth) program! We are excited to announce that applications are now open and we invite New York City high school students to apply.

  • The summer 2024 internship is a six-week program beginning July 1. The deadline to apply for the Summer session is May 24.

  • The fall 2024 internship is an eight-week program beginning October 15. The deadline to apply for the Fall session is September 9.

  • You may apply for both programs. Due to the limited number of spots, students can only participate in one of the sessions.

High School Journalism Institute

The Oregon State University campus is hosting this year’s program from July 20-27, 2024. This summer program allows students to report, write, and photograph a news story with guidance from a professional editor. Students are provided with both lodging and meals on campus. Application due May 10th.

Paid Summer Writing Workshop

In this Summer writing workshop, centered around community, Students will participate in writing lessons, discussions, and group activities. All participants will complete at least one story by the end of this six-week program. Application due May 6th.

The Nation Student Journalism Conference

The New School in Manhattan is hosting the Puffin Nation Fund Student Journalism Conference. Students can apply to receive a free ticket to this conference. Students who attend will have the opportunity to participate in discussions about; the history, role, and craft of journalism through workshops, discussions, seminars, video screenings, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and social activities. Application due May 1st.

Poetry in Response to Current Events

Students k-12 can now enter the Seventh Annual Fighting Words Poetry Contest! Students can write in any language responding to the themes and central global issue of the story you chose. Winners are given a cash prize! Application due May 12th.

3rd edition of Journalism Publishing Across Media

This opportunity is for all student photographers and journalists! Submit your work for the chance to be published in the print and online edition of Journalism: Publishing Across Media, 3e textbook, used in high school classrooms across the U.S. Application Due April 19th

Youth Journalism and The 2026 World Cup

The Centre for Sport & Human Rights Invites Teens, who will be 15-17 in September 2024, And who are interested in sports, the media, and social issues to apply to this Youth Media Journalism Initiative. Teens will experience; training on reporting the human rights dimensions of sports, Opportunities to submit stories for publication, and interactive sessions with leaders from the media industry. Application due April 19th.

🔦 Spotlight on Student Reporting

Venturing Beyond the Ordinary, Murrow’s Urban Explorers Discover the Hidden Gems of NYC

By Chase Hamilton, The Murrow Network

Widespread Power Outage Sends Museum Seniors Home Early on Annual Senior Trip

By Isabella Cosinga and Sarah Chen, The Gallery

💬 Advice from a Journalist

Max Resnick, Documenters Network Manager at City Bureau

“Sharing your work process is one of the most important skills and practices to build for students journalists and for working journalists. By documenting your hypotheses, the steps you took to report and research and how you through through a complex problem, it makes it easier for others to learn from your work and for hiring managers to get to know you and how you think. Documenting my process has helped me get jobs and it's the first thing I look for when hiring someone for my team as well.”

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