Our mission is to ensure equitable access to journalism opportunities for New York City’s youth.
YJC student leader Autumn Wynn speaks at a press conference outside of City Hall on September 16, 2025. Photo by Dulce M. Marquez
New York City is the media capital of the world, but only 1/4 of its public high schools have student newspapers.
With members from schools, universities, nonprofits, and media outlets across New York City, the YJC is working to ensure that all of the city’s young people have opportunities to tell important stories and develop the skills to pursue media careers.
We are committed to changing that.
YJC in the News
Join the Conversation:
YJC Speaker Series
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Fireside Chat with Troy Closson
New York Times Reporter
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
5:30-6:30PM -
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Fireside Chat with Cheryl Wills
Spectrum News NY1 Anchor
Monday, December 22, 2025
5:00-6:00PM -
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Webinar with Samer Nasser
Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, Press Credentials Office
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
5:30-6:30PM
FEATURED STUDENT REPORTING
Missing Voices
This four-part limited series from the Miseducation podcast digs into the unequal landscape of youth journalism in New York City. A team of five high school student reporters criss-cross the city examining how and why the gap exists — and what can be done to address it.
Listen to Miseducation anywhere you get podcasts.