RICHLAND, Wash. – A two-day workshop on radio journalism for students ages 16-18 will be hosted by Washington State University Tri-Cities, KUOW Radio Active and Northwest Public Broadcasting on April 14-15.

The deadline to apply is April 1. There are only 18 spots available, so individuals are encouraged to sign up early.

Students will spend a weekend with professional journalists learning how to record and edit audio, write scripts and speak on air. The students will work with their teen peers to create their own original radio stories.

The workshop will run 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, 2710 Crimson Way in Richland.

Individuals may apply online at . For more information, contact Lila Kitaeff at lila@kuow.org or 206-228-0149.

 

Contacts:

• Lila Kitaeff, KUOW Radio Active Youth Media program producer, 206-543-6414, lila@kuow.org
• Kathleen McAteer, assistant vice chancellor of academic affairs, 509-372-7371, kmcateer@wsu.edu
• Maegan Murray, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ public relations specialist, 509-372-7333, maegan_murray@wsu.edu