LEAD News Student Portfolio LEAD News Student Portfolio Before you begin...The Media Track is the public's view into LEAD. The content you produce will be made available online and/or used in promotional materials for LEAD. We require a great deal of hard work, dedication, commitment to deadlines, and a certain level of skill. Media is one of the most sought-after tracks, often filling up and maintaining a waiting list. For these reasons, all Media Track students are required to complete this form to complete their registration in the track. Things you should know: - As a Media Track student, you will be held to a high standard. - You will be expected to function under tight deadlines and will be assigned specific daily tasks which often require research. - The Media Track is a joint Print and Broadcast experience. You will be required to write articles for the newspaper and assist with the news broadcasts. Writing skills are key. - Self-discipline, initiative, and enthusiasm are vital for Media Track students. Name* First Last Have you participated in the Media track before?If so, were you in print or broadcast? Please note that beginning in 2018, all Media Track members are participants in both print and broadcast. Yes - Print and Broadcast/Combined Yes - Print Only Yes - Broadcast Only No Every media student's bio is published in the Monday morning paper. Type your bio in 150 words or less. Your bio MUST be written in the third person.*You can use Microsoft Word or an online word-count tool to simplify the counting.Headshot*Submit a recent headshot (similar to what you would have for an ID) that will be used on your media press pass at camp. Max. file size: 64 MB.Why Media?*In 275-350 words, tell why you want to be in Media, what you hope to gain from the experience, and what skills you can contribute to the media team. What do you bring to the table, and what are you hoping to get out of your Media Track experience? Check the categories below in which you have the most experience:* Photography Writing/Journalism Videography Acting Comic Artist/Writer (returning students only) News Producer/Editor (returning students only) Are you comfortable reporting news in front of a small video crew? Yes No Would you be interested in serving as a news anchor during a news broadcast? Yes No Do you have a digital camera that you would be willing to use for the media track? Yes No Do you have a laptop that you would want to bring to use during LEAD?You are welcome to bring your own laptop to work off of during the week instead of one of the provided camp computers. Laptops must be kept in the Media Room and may not be used for personal browsing, etc. Yes No Please detail any experience you have in journalistic writing, video production, or any other relevant experience:Sample VideoSample video and/or written submissions are encouraged but not required. This could be a school newspaper article, school project video, letter to the editor, or something you create specifically for this application.Sample Video - Online SubmissionPaste links to any of your work that is available online here. Sample Work - File Upload Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 64 MB. If your submission was part of a group project or collaborative effort, please describe your involvement in the project.Op-Ed SubmissionPlease submit a 250-500 word opinion piece that will be considered for publication in our newspaper, The Leader, at camp. You may also upload a document below.This is encouraged, but not required.Op-Ed - File UploadYou can upload a .doc or .docx file with your Op-Ed here. Please also include any other samples of journalistic writing that you would like us to see. Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 64 MB. Contact InformationEmail*Providing your email permits SSI to send periodic updates unless you opt to unsubscribe. All personal information is used solely by Student Statesmanship Institute and our partner organizations, and will not be released, rented, sold, or otherwise distributed to anyone at any time for any reason. Phone Number* Office & Mailing Address: SSI4407 W. St. Joe Hwy.Lansing, MI 48917 Phone: 517-321-6233 Email: ssi@ssionline.org