Mentoring the next generation of journalists
2026-2027 SAAHJ Teen Team Application
High school juniors and seniors in the San Antonio area are eligible to apply for the SAAHJ Teen Team program. Apply here.
The application deadline is Sept. 4, 2026. Applicants will be notified on or around Sept. 16 if they are selected for the program.
Vision
The SAAHJ Teen Team program will develop the next generation of dynamic and diverse journalists who represent their communities. Every mentee, regardless of their race, gender identity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation or cultural background, will have the support and guidance they need to thrive in their future journalism careers. As part of the San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists, we also strive to develop Hispanic journalists and increase their representation in newsrooms.
Mission
Our mission is to educate, empower and inspire junior and senior high school students in the San Antonio area to explore journalism and become future leaders in storytelling.
About SAAHJ Teen Team
The San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists (SAAHJ) is proud to announce the return of the SAAHJ Teen Team, a mentorship program for San Antonio-area juniors and seniors dedicated to developing the next generation of journalists.
Previously known as the Express-News Teen Team, the program was officially transferred to SAAHJ in 2024 and is now entering its second year.
Starting at the beginning of the school year, the program requires selected students to meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Students will receive lessons from journalism and communications professionals, mentorship opportunities with industry experts, and field trips to local newsrooms and colleges.
We expect to welcome about 15 to 20 students in each cohort.
The first meeting is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 24, and the program will conclude at the end of May 2027.
Questions?
Please email SAAHJTeenTeam@gmail.com with your questions.
