Join the Team — The Youth Prism

About you

Basic details so we know who we're talking to.

Your full name *

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Your age *

Under 16 16 to 18 19 to 21 22 and above

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Where are you based? *

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Your email address *

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How did you hear about TYP? *

Instagram LinkedIn A friend or colleague Medium Google Other

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The role

Tell us which team you want to join and what drives you.

Which team are you applying for? *

✦ Editorial ✦ Social Media and Content ✦ Outreach and Partnerships ✦ Community Engagement ✦ Website and Technology ✦ Operations ✦ Motion Graphics Designer Other:

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Why do you want to join TYP specifically? *

I believe in what TYP stands for I want real experience in media or content I want to build my portfolio I was invited by someone on the team All of the above

Please select at least one reason.

How many hours per week can you commit? *

1–2 hrs 3–5 hrs 5–8 hrs 8+ hrs

Please select your availability.

Your work

A few role-specific questions so we understand what you bring.

Editorial

Have you edited anyone else's writing before?

No — this would be my first time Yes, informally for friends or classmates Yes, as part of a school or college publication Yes, as part of a professional or semi-professional role

Have you ever written and published anything yourself?

No — not yet Yes — on personal blogs or social media Yes — on a publication or platform Yes — I have multiple published pieces

Which genres or formats are you most comfortable editing?

Opinion and analysis Personal essays Investigative and reported pieces Cultural criticism Political commentary All of the above

How familiar are you with editorial concepts like thesis, structure, and argument?

I am still learning these I understand them but need practice applying them I am comfortable identifying and fixing these in someone else's work This is one of my strongest skills

Have you ever given written feedback on someone else's work?

No — never Yes — verbally but not in writing Yes — I have given written comments on drafts before Yes — regularly and in detail

Social Media and Content

Link to any social media account or content you have created

What platform are you strongest on?

Share one piece of content you made that you are proud of — and tell us why it worked

Do you have experience with Canva or video editing?

Outreach and Partnerships

Have you done any outreach, sales, or partnership work before?

What kind of organisations do you think TYP should be partnering with, and why?

How comfortable are you with cold outreach — emailing or DMing people who don't know TYP yet?

Operations

Describe how you currently manage your own tasks and deadlines

Have you coordinated a team or project before, even informally?

What tools do you use for organisation?

What does a well-run team look like to you?

Tell Us More

What relevant experience or skills do you bring to this role?

Anything else?

Is there anything else you want us to know, or something you've made that we should see?

One last thing

Before you submit, please confirm the following.

This is a voluntary, unpaid role. I understand and fully accept this. I will show up when it counts. I understand that an hour a week from someone who genuinely cares beats ten hours from someone half-present. I have read the Join the Team page and understand what TYP is and what this role involves.

Please check all boxes to confirm.

What you get in return
Official Certificate of Experience · Full public credit · Founding team member status
Real ownership over a live platform · Letter of Recommendation upon completion

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We are building.

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Application Received!

We are not hiring.
We are building.