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National Youth Media Training

This new national training is for youth-led movements and organisations working on campaigns to beat injustice and elevate youth voice.

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What is FYA’s National Youth Media Training?

We’re delivering two free media training sessions in October 2021 for young people who want to understand how to use the media better as a tool for advocacy in their communities and movements.

Both training sessions will help you engage the media for the causes and campaigns you care about and strengthen your confidence in sharing your lived experience with the media safely and effectively.

Register your interest for either training session through the form below. 

Training One | The Essentials 

When: Thursday 21 October, 6-8pm AEST 

Co-facilitated with a young journalist, in this 2-hour introductory session you’ll develop techniques to help your youth-led organisation or movement to respond quickly and make the most of media moments to drive interest and awareness of your campaign.

Key takeaways from this session will include: 

  • What is media, and why it’s a great campaigning tool
  • What makes a story newsworthy 
  • Ways to use media tools to promote your perspective
    • Writing letters to the editor and opinion pieces
    • Making and taking talkback calls 
  • Dealing with journalists from start to finish  
  • Q&A 

Training Two | A Deeper Look 

When: Saturday 23 October / 10am – 4pm AEST (short breaks & lunch break included)

This in-depth session will provide you with the vital media skills required to maximise your campaigning and advocacy from understanding the media landscape to building compelling stories, practicing your pitching to interview skills.

Key takeaways from this session will include: 

  • What is media, and why it’s a great campaigning tool
  • What makes a story newsworthy 
  • Dealing with journalists from start to finish  
    • Practicing your media pitch 
  • How to frame your issues and craft strong messages
    • Hear from a young person who has done media interviews
    • Interview practice and tips
  • Writing styles and voice
    • Design your own opinion piece (op-ed)
  • Your story and legal rights in media
  • Hear direct from a young journalist about what happens on news desks

Registration for both training sessions close Tuesday 19 October 11:59pm AEST.

Other outcomes

Participants from both sessions will get access to:

  • Training session slides and recordings 
  • Templates for media pitches, letters to the editor, key message development, interview preparation and more
  • Connections to media contacts including journalists and producers
  • Connections to other young change-makers using media for advocacy
  • Established and ongoing relationship with FYA’s Youth Media Centre

 

How to get involved

Who can apply?

Young people between the ages of 16-25 from across Australia. There are 50 places available for each training stream. We will reserve 10% of places for young people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and seek representation from each State and Territory.

Cost
These training sessions are currently offered at no cost, and are designed for grassroots, youth-led activists with lived experience of injustice. You will need access to a computer or phone, internet connection and ability to access Zoom to participate.

Contact
If you’ve got questions about the training or want to know more about FYA’s Youth Media Centre, please get in touch with Youth Media Lead, Izzy Tolhurst on izzy.tolhurst@fya.org.au or 0423 777 904.

Registrations for the National Youth Media Training are now closed.