We have current openings for high school students who are interested in building leadership, media, writing and communication skills as teen magazine reporters, in our teen media academy or in our teen leadership institute.
TEEN REPORTER INTERN PROGRAM
(AUSTIN, TX) Latinitas Magazine’s signature outreach program for Latina teens in Austin , Texas is our Teen Reporter Intern Program (TRIP), a journalism mentorship program where Latina high-school students are mentored and guided by experienced journalists. Teen reporters meet every other Saturday and engage in intensive digital media education lessons including writing, blogging, photography, video production, audio/radio production and filmmaking. Teens gather for informal editorial meetings around the city and participate together in cultural, art and music events. Spring 2012 dates include: Jan 14, Jan 28, Feb 11, Feb 25, Mar 10, Mar 24, Apr 7, and Apr 21. Any teen girl in grades 9-12 welcome. Contact us at latinitas.trip@gmail.com for more information about the Austin-based group.
CHICAS ADVANCING IN MEDIA PROJECT
(EL PASO, TX) Teen girls interested in learning how to express themselves creatively through photography, creative writing, art, audio production and film are invited to join Chicas Advancing in Media Project. This multimedia training program is for high school girls with a focus on creative multimedia expression. Girls will learn about self-expression through writing, photograph. Our team members will also write articles and create multimedia projects for publication in LatinitasMagazine.org. For more information, contact Latinitas Magazine at 915.219.8554, latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or www.LatinitasMagazine.org.
TEEN MEDIA ACADEMY
Spring Break March 12- March 16
Monday – Friday, 12:00pm-5:00pm
Latinitas El Paso Headquarters
1359 Lomaland, Gecko Room, EL PASO, TX 79935
Calling all aspiring female journalists. Latinitas is hosting a week-long spring break camp for high school girls with intensive instruction from media producers and university professionals. During the camp, you will complete an article, photo essay, audio segment and a video broadcast. As part of the camp, your work will be published on LatinitasMagazine.org. A limited number of scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required. To RSVP, call 915.219.8554 or email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com.
TEEN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
(EL PASO, TX) Application Deadline: January 20, 2012
Kick-Off Conference: January 28, 2012
Teens are invited to discover their leadership talents through our semester-long leadership institute. A select group of high school girls from El Paso, Texas will be chosen to participate in monthly leadership workshops to learn how they can become a strong voice for their community. Members will commit to two meetings a month to learn about civic engagement, develop leadership techniques, connect with community leaders, attend field trips, create multimedia social justice projects and organize volunteer projects. The membership fee for the semester-long program is $15. Latinitas is currently recruiting new members for our next institute. The program kicks off on January 28 the Jose Cisneros Public Library from 10:00am to 4:00pm. For more information, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or call 915.219.8554. Click here to submit an application.
YOUTH EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
Dream of getting published? Latinitas is seeking motivated and talented young Latinas, ages 13-25, across the nation who want to get published, make an impact, and want have their voice heard. Our Latina “word weavers” will get the experience they need as our future leaders of America by becoming involved with the Youth Editorial Advisory Board (YEAB). Are you a Latina living abroad? Not a problem! We want to hear YOUR voice as a Latina. Don’t be shy and apply! Young Latinas who are self-motivated and want to develop their writing and multimedia skills are invited to apply. Journalist and blogging skills will be put to test. This is a perfect opportunity for applicants who dream of a career in media and journalism and who want to make a difference while getting published at Latinitasmgazine.com . Youth writers are selected through an online application process. We look for quality over quantity, so let your natural talent shine.
Check out our application page: http://mylatinitas.com/group/yeabapplicationpage
Application: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8WBTJCT
For more information, contact: mylatinitas@yahoo.com
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