Voices of Queens Teen Podcast

Attention, teens!
Do You Want to Become an Influencer or Content Creator?
Do you dream of a career as a podcaster, social media personality or journalist?
Then, join the Voices of Queens Podcast!

You will acquire essential skills for future careers in:
  • Podcasts
  • YouTube & Social Media Influencing
  • Broadcast, Online or Print Journalism
  • Radio
  • Audio Engineering

The Voices of Queens Teen Radio Podcast, a podcast station run by teens, for teens, is part of Queens Public Library's Podcast Programs.

You will learn how to produce your own podcasts and social media content in this free program. You will pick up new presentation, audio recording and editing skills, all while learning what makes a podcast fun and entertaining.

Your podcast can be about a range of topics — spread the word about new music and movies, talk about issues facing you and your peers, or investigate local history. The possibilities are endless!

This program is open to teens, ages 12–19 years old, enrolled in grades 6-12.

This program is offered in-person only at Central Library’s Teen Space. Completion of this course gives you access to scholarship opportunities, enhances your resume, and can even get you started on the road to a rewarding career in broadcast journalism, audio engineering, news reporting, podcasting, social media influencing, or TV & radio.

The first 15 participants to complete the program's requirements will receive a special prize related to podcasting. Past prizes have included Samsung tablets and Beats headphones!

There is open enrollment through each semester.

Fall 2023 Dates
Monday, October 2, 2023 – Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (no class on New York City Department of Education holidays)
3pm-6pm

Spring 2024 Dates
Thursday, February 1, 2024 – Friday, June 21, 2024
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (no class on New York City Department of Education holidays)
3pm-6pm

Preregister here!

For more information about the Voices of Queens Teen Podcast program, please call 718-990-8565, or email VoicesofQueensPodcast@queenslibrary.org.

This program is made possible by a grant from the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development.

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