Do you know any high school sophomores, juniors or seniors who would be interested in learning about the inner workings of one of the country’s most respected news radio stations?
If so, please continue reading and let us know which students would be interested in this esteemed program that has launched the careers of multiple professional radio and TV broadcasters.
Since 1968 KYW Newsradio has given high school students the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a major market radio station with the Newstudies student reporter program. Over the course of four Saturdays, students will learn reporting, news writing, editing, ethics and interviewing skills from KYW Newsradio managers, editors and reporters. At the end of the Newstudies program there will be a graduation ceremony. To graduate from the program, students must research, write and record a news report about something in their school or community. The student’s report will air on KYW Newsradio and a digital version of the report will be posted online.
The program is held in October on Saturdays from 9:00AM to Noon. There are three instruction sessions and one recording session at KYW Newsradio. An off site graduation ceremony is usually held on a Saturday morning in early December.
Program Dates:
Saturdays 9:00AM - Noon
Week 1: October 11th
Week 2: October 18th
Week 3: October 25th
Week 4: November 15th (Recording Session; students leave after they record)
Week 5: December 13th at 10AM (Graduation at Temple University)
To hear reports from the 2024 Newstudies students CLICK HERE
Several students will receive special awards for their accomplishments, including a cash scholarship.
FAQs
Question: Is there a cost for the program?
Answer: No
Question: My child may miss a class due to extracurricular activities. Can they still participate in the program?
Answer: Yes
Question: Does my child need a certain GPA?
Answer: No
Question: Does my child need to write an essay to enter the program?
Answer: No
Past program participants will not be accepted. Due to limited space KYW Newsradio may not be able to accept every student who submits their application by the Friday, September 26th deadline.
