Four years ago we recruited a group of teen writers and created the first Teen Takeover issue. Since then, it’s become an annual tradition here at Jingkids to let the city’s teens write an entire issue of the magazine.

This year we’re going even one step further and hiring an entire teen editorial team for the annual Teen Takeover issue. We’re hiring for a teen Managing Editor, Deputy Managing Editor, Section Editors, and Photographers to put together the issue. This will give you first-hand experience in creating an entire magazine from scratch. Don’t worry, the Jingkids team will be here to help every step of the way. You’ll strategize, conceptualize, interview, write, and edit – and at the end, you’ll see your efforts come to life in a very tangible way with our annual Teen Takeover issue, the perfect addition to your college application.

Our 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 editions covered a wide range of issues such as sports, nutrition, WeChat hacks, cooking, cultural identity, technology in the classroom, and much much more. They have provided invaluable experience to other Beijing middle and high schoolers and gave our readership great insight into what makes Beijing teens tick.

Requirements:

• Currently in middle or high school (from age 12 up)
• Have a keen insight into teenage life in Beijing
• Well-informed about news and issues affecting expat and local communities
• Social and outgoing
• Creative and enthusiastic
• Able to work without much supervision

To Apply:

• Send your CV and writing sample to minayan@beijing-kids.com or WeChat ID Wilhelmina87 no later than 5pm on May 24.

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One of our favorite issues of the year is finally here! The annual beijingkids Teen Takeover issue has been a part of the city’s international school community since 2017. What makes this issue extra special is that it’s completely created by Beijing teenagers. We recruited eager young writers to take on the topic of Cultural Diversity and I’m thrilled to say that we’re thoroughly impressed by the maturity of this group of teens.

In this issue, you can find Beijing’s best vegan restaurants for every budget and a great list of summer reading recommendations for kids by kids that you can bring along with you when you visit them. And it’s true what they say about food bringing people together. One student compares classic Chinese dishes with authentic Indian cuisine, and the similarities are shockingly delicious! While most of us won’t be exploring the world this summer, there are a number of fantastic activities Beijing teens love that bridge the gap between cultures. So instead of exploring an exotic new country, you can make some friends from exotic countries right here in Beijing through team sports. A few students voice their opinions on topics that grown-ups are eager to learn more about, like when it comes to parenting, are we actually doing it right? One student spills the beans on parenting techniques that work and others that are counterproductive to Beijing’s Gen Z kids . And for teachers, another student polls Beijing’s teens on just what distinguishes a good teacher from an extraordinary one that they’ll never forget.

Lastly, we need to make one correction in our July issue’s Blank Canvas column. The artworks created by Year 9 student Jenny S and Year 10 student Lina P from British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi were misattributed. We sincerely apologize for the misprint of these students’ names.

Thank you so much to all our Teen Takeover writers and our 2020 summer interns! You guys really outdid yourselves and we’re thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with you on this issue!

Photo: Uni You

This article appeared in the beijingkids 2020 August issue

Hey teenagers of Beijing, are you looking for a transformative learning experience this summer? Become the editors of our fourth annual Teen Takeover edition!

For the last three years, we have brought a bunch of talented Beijing teenagers into our editorial room and guided them through the process of making a magazine. Now, we want you to be a part of it too: from the ground-level brainstorming right through to publication, working alongside our staff of professional editors, writers, photographers, and designers the whole time.

Our 2017, 2018, and 2019 editions covered a wide range of issues such as sports, nutrition, WeChat hacks, cooking, cultural identity, technology in the classroom, and much much more. They have provided invaluable experience to other Beijing middle and high schoolers and gave our readership a great insight into what makes Beijing teens tick.

As one of our 2020 Teen Takeover Talents (try to say that fast three times) you’ll do everything from pitching and writing stories, to designing layouts and conducting photo shoots. You’ll strategize, conceptualize, interview, write, and edit – and at the end you’ll see your efforts come to life in a very tangible way with our annual Teen Takeover issue, the perfect addition to your college application.

The project can be designed to suit your needs and schedule, from full-time in-office internships to stay-at-home part-time contributors.

No particular experience is necessary, but this project requires a certain degree of maturity and independence, along with a genuine interest in writing and journalism.

The ideal beijingkids Teen Takeover Talents are:

• Currently in middle or high school (from age 12 up)
• In possession of excellent English speaking and writing skills
• Well-informed about news and issues affecting expat and local communities
• Social and outgoing

 

Interested? Send a quick letter expressing your interest to Managing Editor Mina Yan at editor@beijing-kids.com. Tell us a little about yourself and your interests, and what you are passionate about in your free time!

Schools that are interested in having their students take part in this opportunity can contact us directly as well.

The deadline for expressing interest in this project is Friday, Jun 5 at 5pm.

Read the full 2019 Teen Takeover issue right here

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