YJI Multimedia News Contest
by Youth Journalism International (YJI)
Award Certificate
YJI Multimedia News Contest is a competition by Youth Journalism International (YJI) for children aged 6 to 19, open to students across India.
Mode
Online
Fee
$25
Duration
Annual contest cycle
Format
Both
Time needed
Submission of previously published work
About this opportunity
The YJI Multimedia News Contest is a category within the annual Youth Journalism International (YJI) contest, recognizing outstanding video and multimedia news reporting by young journalists aged 19 and under. Participants submit multimedia news pieces that combine video, audio, text, and visual elements to report on newsworthy events and topics.
Open to non-professional journalists worldwide, the contest accepts entries from school publications, personal platforms, and other venues. Audio and video entries are accepted alongside mixed-media formats. All work must have been published or broadcast in English during the previous calendar year. Both individual and team entries are accepted.
All entries are evaluated by a global panel of more than two dozen judges including professional journalists, teachers, and media experts. Judges assess the integration of written content with visual and audio elements. Winners from first place to honorable mention receive custom-made award certificates.
The contest is conducted entirely online through the YJI entry form. Entry requires a public link to the published multimedia content. Fee waivers are available for individuals experiencing financial hardship.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 6 to 19 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Published multimedia news content accessible online with a public link
Open to non-professional journalists aged 19 and under worldwide. Work must have been published or broadcast in English during the previous calendar year. Entries accepted from school publications, blogs, online papers, and other venues.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Award Certificate
Custom-made award certificates for all winners from first place to honorable mention
Recognition
International Journalism Recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Video, audio, and mixed-media news reporting entries accepted
- Open to young journalists worldwide with no geographic restrictions
- Both individual and team entries accepted
- Judged by 24+ professional journalists, teachers, and media experts
Rounds & format
Single round evaluation of previously published multimedia news content by a global panel of judges
How entries are judged
Entries evaluated for the quality of written content integrated with visual and audio elements, and overall effectiveness of multimedia news reporting
How to apply
- 1Submit entry via YJI online form with public link to published multimedia news content
- 2Pay entry fee ($7 individual, $15-$25 team). Fee waivers available
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Individual entry: $7 USD. Team entry (5 or fewer members): $15 USD. Team entry (6 or more members): $25 USD. Fee waivers available for individuals experiencing financial hardship.
Frequently asked questions
Is YJI Multimedia News Contest free?
No. The registration fee is $25.
Who can participate in YJI Multimedia News Contest?
Children aged 6 to 19.
What will my child gain from YJI Multimedia News Contest?
Custom-made award certificate for winners. International recognition for multimedia news reporting. Published work evaluated by 24+ professional judges worldwide. Portfolio enhancement for aspiring multimedia journalists.
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