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Young Entertainment Activists (YEA!) is an organization of over 3,500 Hollywood professionals dedicated to integrating activism in the entertainment industry. The organization, along with its social impact agency arm YEA! Impact, produces action oriented events and initiatives to transform both the internal makeup of the industry and the world at large.
In Fall 2020, the YEA Activation Hub was established: A source of partnership, networking, and career-building for all NYU LA students, no matter their focus of study, and often with integrations directly into program syllabi. The YEA Activation Hub continues, co-run by an NYU LA alumna who upon graduation was offered a full-time job with the company, with multiple opportunities for students to take advantage of: The Climate Ambassadors Network, Creators for Justice, and 1:1 Career Sessions.
Previously, YEA also administered Wikipedia Edit-A-Thons as part of the Activation Hub. Now a separate initiative, NYU LA partnered with AfroCROWD for Spring 2021 to put on a Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon integrated into four classes and also open to alumni.
Climate Ambassadors Network (CAN)
Climate Ambassadors Network (CAN)
Student cohort developing a sustainability action plan for film students and the university community to improve messaging around climate and its impact.
Creators For Justice (C4J)
Creators For Justice (C4J)
Non-profit initiative to pair emerging artists with nonprofits in need of creative marketing support. YEA's network currently houses more than 550 volunteers and dozens of BIPOC-led organizations. If you have any questions, please email sania@yeaimpact.com
Students can volunteer with in two ways:
Register as artists who will support non-profits
Volunteer as producers who liaise between nonprofits/creators and conduct outreach to nonprofits/creators on behalf of Creators For Justice
YEA will have weekly check-ins with the students who volunteer as producers.
One-on-one Sessions with Students
One-on-one Sessions with Students
YEA is available to all NYU LA students for up to 30-minute individual sessions to discuss their career concerns as well as to provide them with tips to help them channel their social justice skills into their professional lives.
This opportunity is specifically recommended for students who are interested in the entertainment industry or in non-profits.
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