Boys State Media Team
Formerly Journalism City
A special group of Boys Staters will be selected as the Boys State Media Team. Led by experienced counselors, this group of citizens will be responsible for communications for citizens in attendance and external audiences including parents, peers, and the general public. The Media Team will publish a daily video highlighting Boys State activities that will be shared via YouTube, Facebook, the Boys State web-site, and potential state wide media outlets.
Applicants to the Media Team must meet the same rigorous standards that is required of the remainder of Boys State and as Boys Staters have the same responsibilities and expectations as awarded at the end of the session.
Media Team members will write stories, shoot and edit video, work as photographers, and gain valuable experience in meeting daily deadlines and working with a variety of guest speakers, public officials, and a variety of audiences.
Media Team application deadline is February 1. Members who are not selected are eligible to qualify for regular status in Boys State.
Revised application for the Boys State Media Team are included with this notification. Selection will be made shortly after and the student and school will be notified immediately allowing for application to the larger program.
Applications should be submitted to the Registrar via the online application.
