SYDNEY: Youth organisation Vibewire has teamed up with Google to launch a dedicated YouTube channel for young Australians to have their say on the Federal election.
Called electionWIRE, the channel will feature video news, interviews, opinions and debate from a team of reporters alongside citizen contributors from the YouTube community.
The new recruits are stationed across Australia, armed with cameras, guided by questions and ideas posted to the electionWIRE YouTube channel, and supported by a senior editorial team.
The channel will also pool suggestions from a community of followers who can submit and vote on videos, suggestions and ideas that interest them most via the Google Moderator tool.
“Video is a powerful tool for democracy. These days anyone with a camera, an Internet connection and a YouTube channel can be a reporter. We’re thrilled to partner with Vibewire and provide the platform for electionWIRE news and perspectives from young Australians,” said Karen Stocks, head of YouTube, Australia.
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