Do you want to learn podcasting?

You're in the right place! This summer, The Bell is hosting a three-week workshop offering immersive, hands-on training for students to create original podcast episodes. Participants will also receive mentorship from professional storytellers, editors, and producers.

Time commitment

• The program will run for three weeks, from July 27th to August 14th.

• 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?

Current 9th-12th graders in NYC public and charter schools 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 a daily lunch allowance

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

What have past participants said?

“I’m proud of how much confidence I’ve gained in producing storytelling and podcasting, and I hope to carry these experiences with me wherever I go.”

“I feel like, because I was able to do this, journalism could be something I pursue in my lifetime.”

“I really enjoyed meeting industry professionals. It made journalism as a career feel like a viable future for me.”

“I was having trouble accepting myself before this program. But while in it, I immediately felt comfortable with the community, and I started realizing that media work could be something I could do.”

Listen to past participants’ stories here.