IGNITE CONTENT LAB ACADEMY-A (M,W,F) July 20-July 30

Get ready for an exciting, hands-on media experience at Ignite Content Lab Academy. This in-person Summer Intensive is designed for students, creators, and future media leaders who want to build confidence, sharpen their skills, and learn inside a real TV station-style production environment.

This is not a sit-down lecture class. Students will rotate through real production roles, work with studio equipment, create content, learn podcasting and editing basics, and discover how to reach an audience online. Training areas include broadcasting, camera operation, podcasting, editing, content creation, online tools, and audience reach strategy.

The Summer Intensive runs July 20 – August 1, 2026 with two available sessions. Session A meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 6 total training days: July 20, July 22, July 24, July 27, July 29, and July 31.

Session B meets Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday for 6 total training days: July 21, July 23, July 25, July 28, July 30, and August 1.

Students are not treated like campers. They are treated like production team members inside a real-world media environment. Come ready to create, broadcast, lead, and be part of the Founding Class of Ignite Content Lab Academy.

Ignite Content Lab Academy Summer Intensive

This summer, Ignite Content Lab Academy is launching its Founding Class Summer Intensive — a hands-on media academy where students learn how to create, broadcast, and lead inside a real professional production environment.

This is not a traditional summer camp.

Students are treated as production team members, working inside a functioning media studio while learning the skills used in television, podcasting, digital content creation, livestreaming, and social media production.

Through daily rotations, students gain real-world experience using professional equipment, collaborating with production teams, and producing content from concept to broadcast.

July 20 – August 1, 2026

Students attend in one of two groups:

Session A
Session B

Groups attend on alternating days throughout the two-week intensive. This structure allows for smaller class sizes, more hands-on training, and increased access to studio resources.

• Anchoring and hosting
• Interview techniques
• Teleprompter operation
• Public speaking and communication
• Live-style presentation skills

• Camera operation
• Lighting fundamentals
• Production setup
• Multi-camera workflows
• Studio production techniques

• Microphone techniques
• Audio recording
• Show development
• Storytelling fundamentals
• Podcast hosting skills

• Video editing fundamentals
• Short-form content creation
• Broadcast segment production
• Social media content workflows
• Content repurposing strategies

• YouTube strategy
• Short-form video creation
• Social media production
• Personal branding
• Audience growth fundamentals

Students will explore what helps content connect with audiences, including:

• Storytelling
• Viewer retention
• Content hooks
• Titles and thumbnails
• Posting strategies
• Audience engagement
• Platform best practices

Every day mirrors a professional newsroom and production environment.

Students rotate through:

• Morning editorial meetings
• Studio camera operations
• Script writing and story development
• Anchor desk and teleprompter training
• Editing and post-production
• Social media content creation
• Podcast and audio production
• Control room operations
• Segment rehearsals
• Daily live broadcast production

Each afternoon, students come together as one unified production team during the:

Students may serve in professional roles such as:

• Lead Anchor
• Producer
• Technical Director
• Audio Engineer
• Camera Operator
• Teleprompter Operator
• Floor Manager
• Field Correspondent
• Video Editor
• Social Media Producer

This collaborative production experience allows students to apply everything learned throughout the day in a live-style broadcast environment.

Students may also participate in specialized media divisions designed to explore specific career paths and creative interests.

• Faith & Inspirational Media
• Sports Media
• Creator Studio (YouTube)
• News & Journalism
• Podcast Network
• Pop Culture & Entertainment

These labs help students discover how different forms of media can inform, inspire, entertain, and influence audiences.

• Professional Headshot
• Official Academy Media Badge
• Production Role Assignment
• Hands-On Studio Experience
• Final Broadcast or Content Reel
• Certificate of Completion
• Starter Content Strategy Plan

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Ignite Content Lab
211 N. Ridgewood Ave., Suite 114
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Today's world is powered by content, communication, storytelling, and digital media.

Whether students are interested in broadcasting, YouTube, podcasting, journalism, sports media, ministry media, editing, or content creation, this intensive provides a professional environment where they can build:

• Confidence
• Creativity
• Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Technical Knowledge
• Real-World Experience

Students don't just learn about media.

They create it.

• Broadcasters
• Content Creators
• Journalists
• Producers
• Storytellers
• Media Leaders

Space is limited for the Founding Class Summer Intensive.

Once Session A and Session B reach capacity, registration will close.