Latinitas’ mission "To empower Latina youth through media and technology", is on the move with the Teen Latinitas Council. Composed of 15 teen reporters, the TLC works with some of today's most advanced media to empower themselves and other teen Latinas in the U.S.
Our next generation of Latina media makers works to become more proficient in photography, radio journalism, website design, blogs, film production, poetry, interviewing, advertising, and marketing. By keeping up with the savviest technological media trends, members of the Teen Latinitas Council are preparing for their careers in journalism, as they are mentored by professional journalists who aid them in gaining the necessary tactics and resources to work in such a competitive field.
“My career goals are to one day work with a big time magazine or become a news anchor or reporter”, confesses Amber, a dedicated member of TLC. “I hope to gain the experience and skills that I will need in the future to follow my dream.”.
These skills are learned through a creative process in which the teens get to explore each medium and receive assistance and training to improve their proficiency. In addition to creating their own media, the Teen Council members act as advisors to Latinitas’ editorial board by pitching ideas and evaluating the effectiveness of the webzine. This group is already setting the agenda for what thousands of Latinas read on a monthly basis by contributing constantly to the TeenLatinitas.com- the first digital magazine created by and for teen Latinas in the United States.
This volunteer internship opportunity allows teens to take on leadership roles and use media as a tool for social justice and cultural awareness. Another primary goal for the Teen Latinitas Council is to shape positive experiences for all Latinitas and promoting Latina pride and a positive image of the culture. The council does this by engaging in media events, such as interviews with musicians Los Lonely Boys, celebrities like America's Next Top Model winner Jaslene and author Isabel Allende. On the webzine, the Teen reporters express their views about geography, Latina history, role models, school and beauty.
The Teen Latinitas Council hopes to continue growing and is always looking for new reporters to help Latinitas reach its followers through the numerous channels that make up journalism today. Their next orientation session for teen reporters will be on Sunday, February 28th @ 1:30 at Armijo Public Library. By joining the Council, Latinitas can share their skills and enthusiasm with the next generation of Latina media makers.
Our next generation of Latina media makers works to become more proficient in photography, radio journalism, website design, blogs, film production, poetry, interviewing, advertising, and marketing. By keeping up with the savviest technological media trends, members of the Teen Latinitas Council are preparing for their careers in journalism, as they are mentored by professional journalists who aid them in gaining the necessary tactics and resources to work in such a competitive field.
“My career goals are to one day work with a big time magazine or become a news anchor or reporter”, confesses Amber, a dedicated member of TLC. “I hope to gain the experience and skills that I will need in the future to follow my dream.”.
These skills are learned through a creative process in which the teens get to explore each medium and receive assistance and training to improve their proficiency. In addition to creating their own media, the Teen Council members act as advisors to Latinitas’ editorial board by pitching ideas and evaluating the effectiveness of the webzine. This group is already setting the agenda for what thousands of Latinas read on a monthly basis by contributing constantly to the TeenLatinitas.com- the first digital magazine created by and for teen Latinas in the United States.
This volunteer internship opportunity allows teens to take on leadership roles and use media as a tool for social justice and cultural awareness. Another primary goal for the Teen Latinitas Council is to shape positive experiences for all Latinitas and promoting Latina pride and a positive image of the culture. The council does this by engaging in media events, such as interviews with musicians Los Lonely Boys, celebrities like America's Next Top Model winner Jaslene and author Isabel Allende. On the webzine, the Teen reporters express their views about geography, Latina history, role models, school and beauty.
The Teen Latinitas Council hopes to continue growing and is always looking for new reporters to help Latinitas reach its followers through the numerous channels that make up journalism today. Their next orientation session for teen reporters will be on Sunday, February 28th @ 1:30 at Armijo Public Library. By joining the Council, Latinitas can share their skills and enthusiasm with the next generation of Latina media makers.
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