Increasing women’s presence in SA media industry
WOMEN in the media industry have an opportunity to be a part of the 2018 media management skills programme supported by the Fibre, Processing and Manufacturing (FP&M) Seta, the SA National Editors Forum (Sanef ) said.
“The FP&M discretionary grant announced this week will support Sanef’s efforts to increase the presence of women leaders in the media in South Africa through… online training, a Wits University media management certificate and targeted training,” said Sanef executive director Kate Skinner.
“The programme aims to address some of the industry’s most critical challenges, including increasing diversity in terms of race and gender of media leaders by providing quality skills training for modern media environments.”
Alumni of the programme include Move magazine editor Zenoyise John, The Herald and Weekend Post editor Nwabisa Makunga, and Isolezwe editor Slindile Khanyile.
The programme is delivered by media trainers Frayintermedia.
The programme consists of an online media management foundation short course, a Wits University media management certificate block course, career and professional development coaching and access to a network of industry leaders.
“The format for training also allows us to build a real network of practitioners who not only have the skills to lead, but the skills to lead in an ever-changing environment,” said Frayintermedia managing director Paula Fray.
The first run of the online course will begin on September 1. The closing date for applications is August 30. – African News Agency (ANA)