A Program for Youth
A Journalism Program for Kids
8-18 Media is a leadership program with a mission of amplifying youth’s voices through adult media. Youth, aged 8-18, work in teams on issue-based stories. Their stories and commentaries are printed in the local news magazine, daily paper and are broadcast weekly on two radio stations and their podcasts are streamed on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Podcasts.
Accepting New Members
8-18 Media is FREE to join!
Do you know someone between the ages of 8-18 who would love to write:
- a front-page news story for The Mining Journal
- a featured personal column
- produce their very own podcast
8-18 Media is accepting new members! Contact 818Mediaupcm@gmail.com for more information on how to join and start writing!
More Information
A journalism and leadership program with the mission of amplifying youth’s voices through the adult media. Youth, aged 8-18, work in teams on issue based stories. Their stories and commentaries are printed in the local news magazine, daily paper and are broadcast weekly on two local radio stations.
Stories are also regularly cast on two websites. The Bureau was honored with an Excellence in Broadcasting by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for their weekly radio spots. Besides reporting, youth have participated in a cultural exchange in Japan, have covered every political convention since 1992 , have gone on numerous trips outside of the area to present at conferences and covered the TC Film Festival to name a few.
8 - 18 has strong media partners:
- Marquette Monthly
- Mining Journal Website
- Q107-WMQT
- WNMU Public Radio 90
- 8-18 Media Queen City Kidcast on Spotify
The bureau’s young journalists deliver a unique and vital perspectives and insight of children on important issues such as health, education and politics. At the same time, the program allows for natural mentoring through the interactions of story teams made up of older and younger kids.