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Partner
SCHOOLS
Looking to provide dynamic media training for your students? Look no further-- we have all the expertise and gear you need.
Contact us today and unleash the power of
media education at your school.
ORGANIZATIONS
Could your staff use a crash course in visual storytelling? Want to use more media in your communications and programming?
Let Youth Beat design and deliver a hands-on workshop that fits your needs.
MEDIA PARTNERS
Want to help elevate youth voices? Or provide a life-changing internship or career experience for an Oakland student?
Let's work together! Contact us and tell us how you'd like to plug in.
SPONSORS
Want to give back to the community and help Oakland kids? Sponsor a Youth Beat event or screening party!
Contact us to give back to Oakland youth and get recognized in the process.
Volunteer
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT YOUTH BEAT
Oakland's kids need you! Volunteering your time as a guest speaker, facilitator, or field trip host is a great way to help students get inspired and dream big.
Youth Beat depends on the support of
generous community members like YOU!
Please consider making a donation and/or hiring our youth for your next media project.
Ready to make a real impact?
Youth Beat is seeking talented individuals who share our passion for empowering young people. Browse our current job openings and discover how you can be part of something truly meaningful.
Chief Operating Officer
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Office Location: Oakland, CA (hybrid role, up to 40% remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Experience: Executive
Starting Compensation: $100,000- $120,000 (Depending on Experience)
Apply here: https://youthbeatnpo.bamboohr.com/careers/29?source=aWQ9MjI%3D
Multimedia Teaching Artist - (Hiring immediately)
Internal Job Title: Youth Beat - Teaching Artist (Video Production)
Job Details: YouthBeat Media Academy, 2026-2027 School Year: Madison Park Academy Video Podcast
Location, Times, and Description: ASAP-May 31 averaging 7-8 hours per week
Students learn about camera operation, audio recording, video editing, interviewing technique, and showrunning / producing skills.
The Teaching Artist trains the students and helps them produce the video podcast which gets shared on social media and newsletters with the school community.
The primary schedule is on Wednesday afternoons at MPA in East Oakland, the full schedule is:
Tuesdays (advisory) 11:20AM to 12:10PM
Wednesdays 1:30 pm- 4 pm
Apply here: https://youthbeatnpo.bamboohr.com/careers/23