National Hispanic Media Coalition
NHMC is a woman-led civil and human rights organization, founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward the Latino community. We educate and increase Latinx visibility from our policy work in Washington, D.C., to our media advocacy work in Hollywood, where we connect and create with Latinx talent within the entertainment industry.
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CREATE ·2025 Grants Challenge
Policy & Media Fellowships Workforce Development Program
The NHMC Fellowship Program is a paid, hands-on opportunity to learn about media and policy advocacy that was designed for students and recent graduates. The fellowship includes professional development, mentorship, and technical training to prepare fellows for careers that advance equity, inclusion, and representation. This program empowers the next generation of diverse leaders in Los Angeles to build a more equitable, connected, and creative city.
CREATE ·2025 Grants Challenge
Series Scriptwriters Program
The National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Series Scriptwriters Program is a groundbreaking, 22-year initiative uplifting Latine storytellers through an intensive writers lab, mentorship, and industry access. With over 200 alumni working on hit shows across major platforms, the program builds a pipeline for diverse voices to shape the future of Hollywood and ensures that L.A. remains a global hub for inclusive, culture-shifting content.
CREATE ·2025 Grants Challenge
Careers in Entertainment Youth Program
The National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Careers in Entertainment Youth Program expands access to creative careers by immersing underserved LA high school students in the media and entertainment industry. Through dynamic workshops and mentorship from diverse professionals, students gain career exposure, skills, and inspiration, equipping them to thrive in LA’s future workforce and helping to diversify one of the city’s most influential industries.
LEARN ·2024 Grants Challenge
NHMC Careers in Entertainment Youth Program
Our Careers in Entertainment Youth Program introduces careers in entertainment to high school students by providing workshops featuring guest speakers in various fields of media such as acting, writing, music production and performance, athletics, public relations, and talent management. This program helps build the confidence of the students by providing them with mentors to build a sense of community.