NEOM Launches Pioneering Media Training Initiative
The media production sector in NEOM, in collaboration with ITP Media Group, has initiated an advanced program to train Saudi university graduates.
The initiative focuses on enhancing their professional skills in digital journalism.
This initiative, part of NEOM’s broader strategy, underscores the region’s commitment to advancing its media landscape.
Empowering Saudi Talent
Scheduled for November in Riyadh, this program builds on the success of its inaugural 2021 edition. It aims to accommodate 35 university graduates for a four-week intensive training, imparting basic digital media skills.
Top performers will receive a six-month paid training at ITP Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.
Industry Leaders’ Perspectives
- Wayne Borg, General Manager of NEOM’s Media Production Sector. It emphasizes the goal of developing professional skills among young Saudi talents.
- Martin Chambers, Managing Director of ITP Media Group, highlights the brand’s commitment to fostering new media talent.
- Majed Al-Telmisani, CEO of ITP Saudi Arabia, stresses the importance of nurturing Saudi talents, essential for the group’s mission .
Diverse Media Exposure
Participants will gain hands-on experience with prominent local and international media outlets such as ‘Time Out’, ‘Harper’s Bazaar’, ‘Cosmopolitan’, among others. Additionally, the program’s execution will be meticulously supervised by leading figures in the media industry, specifically focusing on new media journalism and storytelling skills.
This presents an unparalleled opportunity for them to join and contribute to the evolving media landscape.
SRMG-NEOM Collaboration
Additionally, the SRMG Academy, partnering with NEOM Media Industries, aims to empower aspiring Saudi journalists.
The Arabic-language course will cover various aspects like mobile journalism, and social media. Successful candidates might secure a two-month paid internship with SRMG’s lifestyle outlets.
NEOM-SRMG Strategic Partnership
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has recently been signed between SRMG and NEOM Media Industries, with the primary aim of enhancing the regional media ecosystem.
This strategic collaboration is set to foster talent development and implement industry training programs in various fields such as journalism, scriptwriting, and production.
Furthermore, the partnership represents a significant step towards establishing NEOM as a global media hub. This initiative will primarily focus on areas including screen production, gaming, and digital publishing.
In the context of shaping the future of media, NEOM’s innovative approach in media training, coupled with its partnerships with leading media groups, notably ITP and SRMG, are pivotal.
Furthermore, these collaborations are instrumental in significantly shaping the future of media in the region.
This initiative does not only provide unparalleled opportunities for Saudi youth in digital media but also positions NEOM as a global leader in media innovation.
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