Creator Academy
Track 1: Independent Study
WITF Creator Academy, an exciting audio and video curation and coaching program, is all about uncovering and boosting the next big student creators from colleges and universities across central Pennsylvania! Dive into the world of authentic storytelling, empowering college students to explore and amplify topics that matter most to them while cultivating critical thinking and gaining valuable expertise through mentorship and hands-on coaching! Get ready to create, connect, and shine with WITF Creator Academy!
The Independent Study track is mostly remote and is unpaid.
Track 2: Internship
WITF Creator Academy, an exciting audio and video curation and coaching program, is all about uncovering and boosting the next big student creators from colleges and universities across central Pennsylvania! Dive into the world of authentic storytelling, empowering college students to explore and amplify topics that matter most to them while cultivating critical thinking and gaining valuable expertise through mentorship and hands-on coaching! Get ready to create, connect, and shine with WITF Creator Academy!
In addition to bringing attention to issues that resonate, receiving mentorship and hands-on coaching as part of the WITF Creator Academy, college students who select this track will also mentor students in grades 7 through 12 enrolled in the Youth Voice Imperative.
The Internship track is on site and is a paid internship position.
Our Latest Projects
The Brain Rot Report
If you’re too busy to keep up with the trends, don’t worry—I’ve got you covered!
College Cooking with Caitlyn
Step into Caitlyn’s kitchen as she shares simple and affordable meals with other college students!
College Radio Chronicles
Being a college radio general manager is a BIG responsibility, and student creator, Jenna Cornell, takes audiences along for the spring semester. So, turn those faders up and make sure your levels are good, and get ready to see the College Radio Chronicles unfold.
East Coast Venue Vibes
The East Coast is home to an abundance of historic cities, interesting landmarks, and of course, unique venues to hear live music and have a bite to eat! Dive into East Coast Venue Vibes with student creator Frederick Hardman as he highlights some of his favorite places on the East Coast.
Meet The Mentors
Emma Halsey
Emma Halsey is an Audio Producer for WITF and helps in other varying roles throughout the company. Including as a Producer and Engineer for WITF’s The Spark, and a fill-in Radio Host for All Things Considered and Morning Edition as well as working events when needed. Emma’s skills include audio production, audio engineering, hosting, graphic design, script writing, and photography. She has a passion for learning and helping her peers be the best version of themselves they can be, both professionally and personally. Emma graduated from Shippensburg University with a B.S. in Communications, Journalism and Media with a concentration in Visual Media.
Dr. Julia Lennox
Dr. Julia Lennox is the Youth Voice and Media Literacy Director at Pennon Education and WITF. She leads education programs, initiatives, and professional development that empower individuals to critically engage with and create digital content. Before stepping into this role, Dr. Lennox spent ten years teaching secondary social studies. She is deeply committed to making media and information literacy an essential part of education. She holds a B.A. in History and an M.A.T. in Secondary Social Studies Education from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as an Ed.D. in Media Literacy Education from West Chester University.
Joe Randazzo
Joe Randazzo is a Producer, Videographer, and Editor for WITF, having worked on productions such as The Spark, PostScript and AI: Unpacking the Black Box. Coming of age in the analog to digital evolution, Joe has a strong foundation in video fundamentals while leveraging the new tools and opportunities created by emerging technologies. Joe graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Film & Television with concentrations in Screenwriting and Cinema Studies. He enjoys slipping fun facts into his bio, and shares a bed with his wife and two Wheaten Terriers.
Inquiries can be sent to creatoracademy@witf.org
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