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Summer 2023: Audio Documentary Intensive - Social Justice Focus

Program Dates: July 10 - July 21

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm. Daily attendance is required.

Location: SLB Radio Youth Media Center (co-located within the Children's Museum at 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212)

Age: This application is open to all students aged 15 - 18. Recent high school graduates are welcome to apply. 

About the Program: This 2-week intensive media program gives students the opportunity to produce a  broadcast-quality audio documentary with professional guidance and mentorship from SLB Radio. Participants will learn the ins and outs of interviewing, story development, audio recording, digital editing, and more, as they work alongside SLB staff at our Youth Media Center on Pittsburgh’s Northside and in the field.

Cost: This program is free and made possible by a grant from The Heinz Endowments. Participants will be able to earn up to $500 in stipends to be paid upon the completion of the program.  

Qualifications: No experience is required and applications will be evaluated based on passion and curiosity as well as existing skills. Applicants should recognize that they will be joining a process-oriented, deadline-sensitive program that requires commitment, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Assistance with bus transportation is available.

Students with a particular interest in exploring topics related to matters of social justice are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: Applications are due by Friday, June 30. Space is limited - early applications are encouraged!

Notification: Program acceptances will be sent out on a rolling basis. Notifications will be sent out via email no later than Monday, July 3. 

Contact: If you have any questions, reach out! Email Deanna Baringer at deanna@slbradio.org.

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While no previous experience is required to participate in this program, we'd like to learn about your background in the following areas:

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Writing
Interviewing others
Journalism
Professional communications (emails, phone calls, etc.)
Collaborating with peers on creative projects
Adobe Audition
Other audio editing software
Video editing software

Tell us about a social justice issue that you care about. Why does this issue matter to you? When did it first come to your attention, and/or how have you witnessed or experienced it? [500 words or fewer - feel free to keep it short!]

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[Optional] Tell us about a piece of non-fiction media that you appreciate, and explain why. It could be a podcast, documentary film, news program, television series, book, or any other media format in which a true story is told! Note that this answer does not need to relate to the topic addressed in the previous question. [250 words or fewer]

What do you hope to learn or gain from participating in this program?

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If there is anything else you would like us to know - or if you have any questions - please feel free to leave a note here. 
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