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Would you like to join Y-Press?

 

Are you interested in developing journalism, writing, photography, radio, video or web-design skills?  

Would you like to work on articles for The Indianapolis Star or produce radio stories for WFYI-FM (90.1)? Would you like to author pieces for multiple media outlets, including Y-Press’ website?

In 2009, Y-Press conducted interviews on topics such as child prodigies, teens recovering from huffing addictions and the media’s portrayal of gays.  Y-Press also partners with a national organization, What Kids Can Do, to highlight youths' work; last year for example the focus was on youth activism.

As a nonprofit youth-media organization, Y-Press is dedicated to giving youth a voice in the media.

If this sounds like something you would like to be involved in, then we have the training for you!

Trainings are conducted by current Y-Press journalists and are open to youth, ages 10 to 18.  The daylong session is held at our office in The Indianapolis Star building, at 307 N. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204.  Trainings, like all Y-Press activities, are free-of-charge. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on contributions and grants to support reporting activities.

The next Y-Press training will take place on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
We are currently accepting applications.

If you are interested in joining Y-Press, e-mail us at ypress@earthlink.net or send us a letter:
 Y-Press
 P.O. Box 145
 Indianapolis, IN 46206

Please include the following information:
  • Your name, birthdate, phone number, home address, and e-mail address;
  • The school you attend and current grade;
  • Why you are interested in becoming a Y-Press journalist;
  • What you feel you can contribute;
  • What recent news story has captured your interest; and
  • How you heard about the youth-media organization.
If you have questions, please call us at (317) 444-2010 or e-mail us at ypress@earthlink.net