I'm excited to share that The Bell is accepting applications for the 7th annual Summer Youth Podcast Academy through May 17. This is the non-profit that houses the Youth Journalism Coalition, and is a fantastic opportunity (especially for younger students who may not have qualified for the J4A Summer Newsroom Internship!).

This three-week workshop offers immersive, hands-on training for students to create original podcast episodes. Participants will also receive mentorship from professional storytellers, editors, and producers.

• Program dates: July 27 to August 14

• Weekdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in lower Manhattan

• Workshops from industry professionals

• Make your own podcast episode!

• Field trips to media companies

• $500 stipend + daily lunch allowance

• Open to current 9th-12th graders in NYC public schools

• Application deadline: Sunday, May 17

Join us on Zoom to learn more about the program and application process:

• Wednesday, April 22 at 5pm ET — register here

• Monday, May 4 at 5pm ET — register here

 Learn more and apply here. 

Questions? Email info@bellvoices.org

Program is a unpaid, 20-hour, week-long program designed to give students the experience to see how the pediatric healthcare field is by combining skills from workshops and shadowing. Throughout the internship, the goal will be to answer questions and shine career paths in healthcare with a focus on children's health. 

After completing the 20 hour program, students will receive a Certificate of Completion.

When:

Session 1: July 20th - 24th

Session 2: August 17th - 21st

Who: Between 16 - 18 years old and/or an incoming High School Junior or Senior as of Fall 2026.

Deadline: May 15th, 2026

Tribeca Pediatrics: https://www.tribecapediatrics.com/about-us/community-giving/

Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyakLd3xUW2hJwabtH-a_zwVBliD471_ZQgeb2btrUpV627A/viewform