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Are you a journalist or content creator looking to enhance your skills and stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving media industry? Do you want to produce high-quality video content using your smartphone and learn about the latest mobile journalism tools and applications? If so, then the Mobile Journalism Training Program is for you!
Benefits:
Learn how to produce high-quality video content using your smartphone, providing a competitive advantage in the media industry.
Master shot composition, lighting, and sound design to create visually compelling and engaging videos.
Develop technical skills in video editing and post-production to create polished and professional-looking content.
Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile journalism tools and applications, including video editing apps, live streaming tools, and other software.
Learn best practices for reporting, fact-checking, and protecting sources in the context of mobile journalism, upholding journalistic standards and ethics in the content you produce.
Network and collaborate with other media professionals, forming valuable connections that can lead to future opportunities and career advancement.
Gain hands-on experience in shooting and editing video footage through practical exercises and hands-on activities.
Receive guidance and feedback from experienced professionals in the industry to improve your skills and knowledge.
Enhance your portfolio and showcase your skills to potential employers or clients.
Expand your skill set and versatility, making you more marketable and adaptable to the changing demands of the media landscape.
Availability and Commitment:
Candidates are expected to commit to attending all training sessions in full and to stay in close communication during the program. It is crucial for participants to be able to dedicated the necessary time and effort to the training, as each session will build on the knowledge and skills developed in the previous ones.
Who can apply:
• Career Stage: Applicants must be early to mid-career professionals who have been working in their field for some time and are seeking opportunities to develop and grow their skills.
• Content Production Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of six months of experience producing journalistic content and must demonstrate a track record of successful content creation.
• Technical Skill Level: We are particularly interested in individuals who possess low to intermediate technical skills for video production, as the training is designed to empower those who are enthusiastic and willing to learn but may lack advanced technical knowledge.
• Prerequisites: Applicants must have a basic understanding of mobile devices and internet use, although advanced skills such as video editing or visual storytelling are not necessary.
Selection Criteria:
Provide links to their work from the past six months as a reference.
Confirm availability for all training days and tasks.
Share preferred training hours (9:00 am to 2:00 pm or 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm).
Apply before May 23th, 2023 by filling the form here
