Do you want to learn podcasting?

You're in the right place! Every summer, The Bell hosts a three-week summer podcasting academy that offers immersive, hands-on training that students use to create their own podcast episodes. Our students have the exciting opportunity to work alongside professional storytellers, editors, and producers.

Time commitment

• The program runs for three weeks every August

• Weekdays 10am-3pm in person at our office in lower Manhattan

What exactly will I do?

• Learn a range of podcasting and audio journalism skills, including interviewing, script writing, audio recording and audio editing

• Work collaboratively with your fellow interns and professional editors to make your own podcast episode

• Meet professionals in the industry

Who is eligible?

Any NYC public high school student, including recent graduates. Charter school students are eligible. Past journalism or podcasting experience is not a factor in our selection process.

Ideal candidates…

• Are eager to gain experience in the journalism/media industry

• Love to tell stories and to write

• Are highly motivated and excited to put in the time and effort to learn how to make a narrative podcast

• Enjoy new experiences and meeting new people

• Communicate consistently and submit assignments on time

What will I get out of it?

• Journalism and multimedia storytelling skills that will prepare you to pursue media-related fields

• One completed podcast episode (contingent upon your timely completion of assignments)

• $500 stipend, contingent upon successful completion of the program, as well as daily lunch and metro card allowance

• Opportunity to be considered for future internship programs with The Bell

What have past participants said?

“The growth I have experienced over the past three weeks is immeasurable as I reflect on it with extreme gratitude. Everyone from the faculty to students were so supportive and kind. Overall, the atmosphere was very inclusive.”

“I was able to tell a story that was so meaningful to me...while learning a lot of new skills in audio editing and recording.”

“It was inspiring and motivational to hear from people who have had so much experience in the field of podcasting...to have them review our work was definitely a highlight because they genuinely guided us”

“I've always wanted to use my voice to effectuate change, and I think this is the medium for me.”

Listen to past participants’ stories here.

Questions?

Email our student programs manager Sabrina DuQuesnay at sabrina@bellvoices.org.

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