The 2720 Youth Media Cohort empowers young creatives with hands-on training in audio/visual creation, design, and creative business fundamentals all while working on real-world projects. Guided by industry professionals, participants gain the skills and experience to turn their passion into a thriving career.
SPRING/SUMMER PROJECTS
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The YN Avengers Prom Tour
The YN Avengers Prom Tour is a dynamic live event series featuring set design, videography, and live performances. Youth participants will work behind the scenes to bring the vision to life with a focus on storytelling, stagecraft, and audience engagement.
Key Roles & Contributions:
Set Designers: Create backdrops, props, and lighting setups to capture the tour’s theme and energy.
Videographers: Film live performances and behind-the-scenes moments, focusing on cinematography and lighting.
Production Assistants: Manage equipment, schedules, and logistics to ensure smooth operations.
Social Media Managers: Capture content for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, creating reels, stories, and live updates.
Wardrobe & Makeup Assistants: Support with costume coordination and stage makeup to enhance performer presentation.
Key Skills:
Event production, set design, video editing, lighting, and content creation.
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14 Roses of Valentines Tour
The 14 Roses of Valentines Tour is an emotion-driven performance series with a focus on romantic storytelling and high-impact visuals. It will require a blend of artistic and technical skills to capture its intimate yet dramatic theme.
Key Roles & Contributions:
Production Assistants: Coordinate schedules, props, and performers to keep everything on track.
Cinematographers: Focus on lighting and camera angles to convey the tour’s emotional depth.
Sound Engineers: Manage live sound mixing and audio effects to create an immersive experience.
Graphic Designers: Create digital posters, flyers, and merch designs for the tour.
Marketing Assistants: Plan promotional campaigns and manage social media content.
Key Skills:
Camera operation, sound design, marketing, graphic design, and time management.
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Justins Requiem Tour
The Justins Requiem Tour is a hybrid street basketball and music pop-up series with surprise performances both in real life and on our gaming server. This project combines sports media, live event production, and game design.
Key Roles & Contributions:
Event Coordinators: Manage pop-up schedules and logistics for street basketball games and performances.
Gaming Developers: Design and manage the virtual tour experience on our gaming server.
Sports Videographers: Capture game highlights, interviews, and performance reels.
Music Producers: Oversee live sound, backing tracks, and performance audio.
Content Creators: Produce TikToks, vlogs, and recap videos for social media.
Key Skills:
Event management, game design, video production, and sound engineering.
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Prosperity High
Prosperity High is a webseries set at an alternative school, focusing on student relationships, challenges, and growth. This project will need indie production roles to cover everything from screenwriting to post-production.
Key Roles & Contributions:
Screenwriters: Develop scripts and dialogue that capture the realities of alternative schooling.
Directors: Oversee scene direction and actor performances to keep episodes engaging.
Camera Operators: Focus on multi-angle shots and natural lighting for a cinematic feel.
Editors: Manage video editing, color grading, and sound syncing.
Marketing & Social Media: Promote new episodes and manage teasers and trailers.
Key Skills:
Scriptwriting, directing, editing, and social media marketing.
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Snowstormers Studio
Snowstormers Studio is a youth-led media initiative that combines the power of Block Builderz, 2720 News Report, and the Colors Podcast into one unified project. Designed to empower young creators, the studio offers hands-on experience in content creation, digital marketing, journalism, and podcast production. Participants will learn how to build brands, report real stories, and create impactful media across various platforms.
Key Roles & Contributions:
Marketing Architects: Plan and execute digital campaigns, ads, and promotional strategies for Snowstormers projects.
News Anchors & Reporters: Lead the 2720 News Report by covering community stories, events, and sports highlights with a fresh and relatable voice.
Podcast Hosts: Run the Colors Podcast, exploring topics like identity, creativity, and the realities of being a young adult.
Content Creators: Design and produce social media posts, video reels, and podcast clips to grow the audience and boost engagement.
Production Assistants: Support with lighting, camera work, audio engineering, and editing for videos and podcasts.
Entrepreneurial Strategists: Manage sales funnels, product launches, and ad revenue strategies to monetize content effectively.
Young Survivors: Monitor and secure practices, rehearsals, and events.
Key Skills:
Digital Marketing, Video Editing, Journalism, Audio Production, and Entrepreneurship.
2720 Media Cohort – FAQs
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The cohort is open to youth ages 16–21 with a passion for media, production, marketing, and entrepreneurship. No prior experience is necessary—just a strong interest in training and creating!
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Participants will develop skills in content creation, video production, podcasting, journalism, marketing, and entrepreneurship, gaining real-world experience through hands-on projects and live events.
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No, participation in the cohort is free, and students can even earn Virtual Currency (VC) that can be redeemed for gift cards, merch, and professional equipment.
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Fill out the registration form on our website under Register! and our team will review submissions and contact selected applicants.