Opportunity Title: The Pan-Atlantic University/MTN Media Innovation Programme 2023 for Nigerian Media Practitioners (All Expense Paid Trip to South Africa)

Application Deadline:  April 4, 2023.

The MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) is a 6-week long programme spread across six months for media practitioners in the Nigerian space. The programme will increase the knowledge and skill base of the participants and help them understand the changing media landscape, and how to effectively use technology to create impactful media content.

MTN Nigeria and Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) announced on April 27, 2022, the launch of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP), which will be run by PAU’s School of Media and Communication (SMC).

The six-month, fully funded fellowship for Nigerian media practitioners is designed to support the sustainable development of the nation’s changing media scene. It is open to media practitioners across the spectrum, including print, electronic, online platforms and social media content creators.

he 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.

Programme 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 Day at the Innovation Hub

A one day training at the Innovation Hub.

The course, fully sponsored by MTN Nigeria, will be available to twenty (20) successful applicants.