JCamp is a free, six-day residential journalism program offered by the Asian American Journalists Association for high school sophomores and juniors from across the country. Students learn from veteran journalists and media executives through workshops, hands-on training, and field trips covering topics like journalism ethics, cross-cultural communication, and diversity in media. Participants produce real multiplatform news packages published on JCamp Live, the program's official news site. It is a rare opportunity for aspiring journalists to gain professional-level training while connecting with a national community of culturally diverse peers.
Researching, interviewing, and writing accurate stories about real events.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Asking thoughtful questions and drawing out useful information from another person.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Planning tasks, timelines, and resources to get a project done on schedule.
Understanding and respectfully engaging with people from different backgrounds.
Students produce multiplatform news packages and receive hands-on training from veteran journalists and media executives.
Participants create multiplatform content including broadcast and online media under professional mentorship.
Program emphasizes cross-cultural communication, persuasive writing, and networking skills essential to PR work.
Students develop persuasive communication and project management skills through multimedia news production.
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