Applications for the 2024 MTN Media Innovation Program are now being accepted.For media professionals in Nigeria, the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) is a six-week curriculum offered across six months. The course will broaden the participants’ knowledge and skill set while assisting them in comprehending the shifting media landscape and how to utilize technology wisely to produce powerful media content.
The fully financed, six-month fellowship program for media professionals in Nigeria is intended to foster the long-term growth of the country’s evolving media landscape. Media professionals from all fields are welcome to apply, including those who create material for social media and print, electronic, and online platforms. The course is designed to give participants a greater understanding of Nigeria’s technology sector and the nexus between media and technology; it will also leave participants better able to adapt to changing realities. Fellows will also have access to professional resources and mentorship from the SMC faculty.
Eligibility:
- Must be a media professional/practitioner
- Must have a valid International Passport
- Must pass a written test and any subsequent interviews
- Must get a written release from employers to participate in the programme
Every participant will experience improved knowledge in three broad areas:
- The Telecoms industry
- Media Innovation
- Writing & Reporting With expert guidance, mentorship, and a supportive community of fellow media professionals, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to make a real impact in the industry.
Structure:
…to stir innovation and equip media practitioners with improved ways of practice and create sustainability in the industry
- 33 Days in Class
All accepted candidates will spend 33 days in class in the course of the training. - 7 Days in South Africa
An all expense paid trip to SouthAfrica for a 7 days training. - 1 Day in MTN Nigeria Headquarters
Candidates will be tutored at the MTN Nigeria Headquarters and MTN Group Headquarters. - 1 Industry Visits and Tours
A one day training at the Innovation Hub.
