MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Pan-Atlantic University have announced the second edition of the Media Innovation Programme (MIP), aimed at supporting media practitioners and promoting understanding of the rapidly changing media landscape.
The six-month fully-funded certificate fellowship is open to media practitioners across all platforms, including print, electronic, online and social media content creators.
The programme includes a study visit to the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, and an innovation hub to incubate ideas.
MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola commented on the importance of the Media Innovation Programme, stating that “the media is a crucial contributor to a thriving nation. Enhancing their skill set will benefit society at large. Through the Media Innovation Programme, we want to continue empowering media practitioners. Enabling them to report at an elevated level combining innovation with solution-oriented media practice to benefit their readers.”
Vice Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University, Professor Enase Okonedo, also spoke about the programme, highlighting that “the MTN Media Innovation Programme is a melting pot of sessions and discussions promoting creative thinking, technology-forward practices, and honesty that enable participants to continue practising with journalistic integrity.”
The MIP cohort will consist of 20 professionals who will have access to professional resources and mentorship from PAU’s faculty.
The programme will give them a unique opportunity to explore Nigeria’s technology sector and the nexus between media and technology, equipping them with the skills to adapt to the changing realities of the media landscape.
Interested journalists and bloggers can apply for the programme at https://mtnmip.smc.edu.ng/.
Applications will be reviewed, and successful candidates will be announced for the 2023 MIP cohort.
