Voice of OC offers hands-on learning and mentorship opportunities to students at the high school and collegiate level.
Category: ABOUT
About Voice of OC: who we are, how we are funded and how to reach us. Orange County’s nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom, free to read for everyone in the county.
Passing On The Reins to Next Generation Journalists
Journalism students gather at Cal State Fullerton to get tips from Titan alumni, including pros at Voice of OC and the OC Register
Voice of OC Supports High School Journalism
Hundreds of students gathered this past weekend at El Camino College to learn the ropes and recognize the best.
Voice of OC Named a Top Employer by Chapman University For Second Year
The newsroom was honored as a top employer alongside more than 100 companies nationwide.
Student Reporting Partnerships Fueling an Informed OC
Voice of OC opportunities provide training for journalism students across the county to engage in civic reporting and photojournalism in real time.
Introducing 2025 Chapman University Interns
Senior Journalism students Isabel Torres and Brian Guevara join the Voice of OC as interns through the Scott Marshutz Endowed Journalism Fund, joining current fellow Fashion Castillo in covering Orange County.
Newsroom Welcomes Cal State Fullerton Interns
Senior Communications-Journalism students Noriko Ostroy, Emily Wilson and Rubén Montoya and join the Voice of OC as interns covering local cities
Capturing the Heart of Orange County
As Director of Photography at Voice of OC, Julie Leopo focuses on social issues, arts, and culture, while mentoring the next generation of photojournalists and documenting the rich history of local communities.
Mentoring the Next Generation
The Voice of OC’s Newsroom model nurtures local talent and student reporters, like Melanie Nguyen, through fellowships and internship opportunities.
Tracy Wood Fellows Carrying on Civic Editor’s Legacy
The Voice of OC’s Tracy A. Wood Fellowship – a program named in honor of Voice of OC’s legendary former civic editor – uplifts women in journalism and fuels local reporting in OC.









