MO
Editor-in-Chief
Michelle Ordway
Leads the Youth Press Corps.
New York Youth Press Corps
Tell the story.
Press delegates cover the debates, the court, the candidates and the Governor's Office, and produce the nightly video and the closing slideshow.
Led by students
2026-27 Press leadership
The Editor-in-Chief leads press delegates, runs the candidate press conference with the Secretary of State, and is the student voice for conference media.
How it works
What the Press Corps does
- Posts interviews, bill summaries and updates on social media.
- Writes articles and newsletter content.
- Interviews bill teams whose bills rank high on the docket.
- Films and edits the nightly video.
- Builds the closing slideshow shown at the end of the conference.
- Covers the courtroom, the Capitol, the candidates and the Governor's Office.
Supporting Officers
Three editor roles
Focuses on social media and content.
Focuses on the nightly video and all photo and video editing.
Focuses on articles, interviews and information gathering.
Supporting Officers attend Legislative Steering and the Thursday of the State Conference.
Join the Press Corps
How to apply
- Apply by Oct 31, 2026, with your advisor's permission.
- Upload a sample of your press work, like an article, photos or a video.
- Tell us your interests and ideas, and whether you want a Supporting Officer role.
- About 30 to 35 students are selected. Trainings run by video conference starting in December.
Outstanding Press Corps Delegate
For the delegate who puts forth the most effort, displays genuine teamwork, produces a quality product and exemplifies the Y's four core values.
Examples
See past work
Real work from recent years. Use it as a model.