Become a Backpack Reporter

At the Urban Journalism Workshop, you will learn to report and write stories and then turn those stories into video and audio pieces. You will shoot photos and create lively slideshows. Below is a list of what to expect at the Urban Journalism Workshop:

  • Experience life away from home by living in the East Village in one of the NYU dorms.
  • Get expert, insider college and career advice to help you pursue your dreams.
  • When you're finished with the program you will have created your own multimedia website, The Spectrum.

NYU faculty and visiting professionals will put you through the rigorous paces and get you on your way to producing cutting edge journalism through multimedia. Alumni of the program, now in its 24th year, work at major newspapers, magazines, online publications and in TV and radio.

How do I sign up?

Apply Today!

This year's program runs from July 28 through August 6, 2008. Students must be 16 years of age and live in the New York City metropolitan area to be eligible. To apply to the program, please fill out and submit the online application form by May 15, 2008. For more information contact the program director, Prof. Yvonne Latty, at .

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