At Junior Achievement of Arizona, we’re committed to helping the next generation succeed in work and life. That’s why we’re happy to share this digital storytelling contest — not only does it give students the chance to explore a potential career path, it gives them a chance to win prizes.
This free competition, The Edit, was designed by NBCU Academy and Adobe to encourage students to learn media and digital literacy skills. The contest also gives students an opportunity to see if they’d be interested in pursuing a career in film and media.
Participants must create a 90-second video news report about mental, physical, or financial well-being for a chance to win. Online tutorials, guides, and other helpful resources are available to support students as they work on their projects. Three middle schoolers and three high schoolers from across the country will be selected as winners of prizes such as GoPros and Fandango gift cards. Submissions are due by March 3, 2025. To get started, register for The Edit or log into your account.
About NBCU Academy
NBCU Academy is a free, award-winning education program for developing new skills and advancing careers in journalism, media and tech. NBCU Academy reflects Comcast NBCUniversal’s and NBCU News Group’s commitment to creating a sustainable pipeline of access and opportunity to people across all genders, races, geographic and socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives. Through our multi-platform initiative — video tutorials, best practices articles, virtual summits and in-person panels — NBCU Academy provides tools and resources for journalists, content creators, media innovators, filmmakers and students. This includes partnerships with 45 academic institutions across the country: four-year universities, community colleges, tribal colleges, tech schools, PWIs, HSIs and HBCUs. NBCU Academy is part of Project UP, Comcast NBC Universal’s comprehensive initiative to advance digital equity and help build a future of unlimited possibilities.
About Adobe Express for Education
Adobe Express for Education is the creativity app designed to be safe with responsible generative AI. Express is collaborative, easy, and improves student engagement and builds impactful communication skills to set students up for success in the classroom and beyond. To sign up for this free program, please visit NBCUAcademy.com/The-Edit.
About Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA)
Junior Achievement of Arizona is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips Arizona students to succeed in work and life by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money, plan for their future, and make smart academic, career, and economic choices. Since 1957, JA has taught kids kindergarten through high school about financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. The organization’s hands-on, age-appropriate programs are delivered by more than 8,000 corporate and community volunteers. Despite educational obstacles during the pandemic, JA reached approximately 190,000 students in the 2023-2024 school year. Follow @JAArizona on social media or visit https://www.jaaz.org/our-programs/resource-repository/ for more free online educational tools.
