KiDz HuB Broadcast BootKamp

This 8-week program is designed to provide remote and hands-on training in video production, editing, digital storytelling, and live broadcasting. Each week builds on the previous one, ensuring participants gain real-world media skills while having fun! 🎥🎤

🗓️ Weekly Breakdown

📍 Week 1: Welcome to the World of Media! 🎉

🔹 Introduction & Icebreakers – Meet fellow broadcasters & mentors

🔹 Overview of Media & Broadcasting – What makes a great storyteller?

🔹 Tech Check & Setup – Understanding the tools we’ll use

🕐 Time Spent: 1.5 hours – Orientation, team-building & setting goals

📍 Week 2: Lights, Camera, Action! 🎥

🔹 The Basics of Video Production – Framing, lighting, camera angles

🔹 Hands-on Assignment – Shoot a short video introduction

🔹 Review & Feedback Session

🕐 Time Spent: 1 hour – Learning; 1 hour – Hands-on practice

📍 Week 3: Mastering Video & Audio Editing 🎞️🎧

🔹 Intro to Video Editing Software – Basic cuts, transitions, effects

🔹 Audio Editing & Mixing – Improve sound for professional results

🔹 Hands-on Assignment – Edit last week’s video intro

🕐 Time Spent: 45 min – Training; 1.5 hours – Practice & project work

📍 Week 4: Digital Storytelling – Bringing Stories to Life 📝

🔹 What Makes a Great Story? – Writing scripts & planning content

🔹 Hands-on Assignment – Create a storyboard & script for a short segment

🔹 Guest Speaker: Pro Storyteller Insights 🎙️

🕐 Time Spent: 1 hour – Theory; 1 hour – Writing & storyboarding

📍 Week 5: YouTube & Social Media for Broadcasters 📲

🔹 How to Build & Manage a YouTube Channel

🔹 Engaging Your Audience with Digital Media

🔹 Hands-on Assignment – Create a channel trailer or short promo video

🕐 Time Spent: 1 hour – Learning; 1 hour – Content creation

📍 Week 6: Live-Streaming & Broadcasting 101 📡

🔹 Behind-the-Scenes of a Live Broadcast – Roles & responsibilities

🔹 Using Streaming Platforms & Live Setup

🔹 Hands-on Assignment – Practice live reporting

🕐 Time Spent: 45 min – Theory; 1.5 hours – Live broadcast simulation

📍 Week 7: Preparing for Real-World Coverage 🎤

🔹 Event Coverage Techniques – Reporting from the field

🔹 Interviewing Skills – Asking great questions on camera

🔹 Hands-on Assignment – Conduct a mock interview

🕐 Time Spent: 1 hour – Training; 1 hour – Practice & feedback

📍 Week 8: Final Projects & Certification 🎓

🔹 Final Project Showcase – Present and broadcast your best work

🔹 Review & Feedback – Learn from each other’s projects

🔹 KiDz HuB Certificate Ceremony & Invitation to Join Our Network! 🎉

🕐 Time Spent: 2 hours – Final presentation & celebration

✨ Bonus Opportunities

📢 Real-World Event Coverage

Participants will have the chance to participate in our coverage of The South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade 🇮🇪 & The Penn Relays 2025 🏃‍♂️🏆 as official KiDz HuB Junior Broadcasters!