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Media ProductionCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
YouthBeat is a media production organization based in Oakland, California, operating at the intersection of education and professional media work. The group runs a media career pipeline in partnership with the Oakland Unified School District, providing underrepresented and underresourced students with opportunities to learn storytelling using industry-standard gear while gaining hands-on experience alongside working media professionals. Its model includes a fee-for-service production arm, Youth Beat PRO, which offers clients professionally produced videos at accessible rates, while simultaneously offering youth participants resume-building, real-world project experience, and a sense of community. The organization positions itself within the media production industry as a community-oriented program that combines apprenticeship-style training with real-world production services. It emphasizes personal development for students—building confidence, voice, and future career vision—alongside delivering media outcomes for clients. Recent activity highlights collaborations and campaigns with partners such as the Oakland Roots Sports Club and various brands, illustrating its role in connecting local youth talent with broader media projects.