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Digital Media Training with MAMA Youth


Calling all young creatives living in London aged 18-30 with a passion for creating compelling content and a desire for a career in media. Apply now for 6 weeks of FREE intensive digital media training delivered by MAMA Youth and BAFTA winning company, Licklemor Productions. Our award winning training is based at the SKY TV Campus in Osterley and can grant you instant industry access while teaching you how to excel in digital production.

You will master the tools and techniques required to succeed in a ‘real life’ collaborative and fast paced environment. Our unique training model provides practical hands-on experience in digital media content creation while working within a production company. Participants will finish the training with a working knowledge of the multi-disciplinary skills required for employment in the industry.

Upon successful completion, trainees will become MAMA Youth Project Alumni and join our prestigious talent pool, providing benefits such as a minimum of 6 months professional Talent Manager support and exclusive access to apply for jobs with our industry partners, such as Sky, Netflix, Banijay, Warner Bros Entertainment, Lime Pictures, Fremantle, Gravity Media, Sister and many more.

Who is it for: 

To be eligible to apply you must be between the ages of 18-30 years and be living in London. We particularly welcome applicants from Hounslow or Kensington & Chelsea boroughs.

Applicants must not be in full time / part time education (this includes taking a gap year) or employment if accepted onto the training. They must have been living in the UK for a minimum of a year, have the right to live and work in the UK and have indefinite leave to remain or settled status. 

It is primarily aimed at individuals from under-represented or challenging backgrounds and those with limited educational or employment opportunities, including unemployed graduates. MAMA Youth Project is committed to providing a truly inclusive training and working environment.

Duration: 

The training is in person and will last for 6 weeks. Training is full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm.

Participants who successfully complete the training become alumni and will have their professional profile on the MAMA Youth Talent Pool, which is exclusively viewed by industry partners. Alumni also have the opportunity to apply for jobs that are advertised daily to our Talent Team and will also receive a minimum of 6 months’ career follow up support, in addition to mentoring by an industry professional.

Please note that industry work opportunities may begin as soon as the training finishes so candidates should make sure they are available to take opportunities and build on their industry work experience.

Costs & Financial Support:

The training is free. Travel and lunch expenses will be covered for the 6 weeks duration and equipment will be provided.

Training Location:

The training is due to take place at Sky Osterley Campus, TW7 5QD.

Dates:

Application Deadline: Monday the 8th of August 2022, 11.59pm.

Interviews: Will take place between the 30th of August - 2nd Of September 2022 via Zoom.
Due to high numbers of applicants, interview slots are not flexible.

Training Dates: Trainee Production Manager and Trainee Production Coordinator start on Wednesday the 14th of September 2022. Trainee Digital Media Producers start on Friday the 16th September 2022. All trainees finish on Friday the 28th of October 2022.

Click here for more information and to apply

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