Annual Outcomes

600

Emerging content creators between the ages of 14 to 24 are deeply engaged in our Oakland programs, our Midwest Hub, and are part of our national network of contributors

150

150 youth go through our intensive, six-month media education program each year

300

Paid internships are provided to deepen students’ real-life work experience and encourage networking and connection with top industry professionals

300+

Freelance contributors in their teens and twenties from around the country participate in our national coverage by pitching and publishing stories, and attending workshops and conferences

Millions

Audience reach of our youth co-led content across media, music and interactive

We engage a population of youth who are:

90%

BIPOC

45%

young women and girls

80%

low-to-moderate income, or qualify for free lunch at school

In our Oakland programs, at least 50% of our students are Oakland residents, with almost all youth living in Alameda County. 

YR Media serves a growing population of trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive youth.

We engage youth in the foster care system, youth experiencing homelessness and youth who have had touch points with the juvenile justice system.