Media Career Development Network

03/12/2024

At the Media Career Development Network, we do our best to provide necessary training, mentoring, coaching and counselling to support the careers of journalists and other media professionals.

We join in marking this year's , a global day for giving back with a call for the support we need to sustain our much-needed programmes and activities in the media.

Your contributions will go a long way in helping many to fulfil their media career goals and aspirations.

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WHO WE ARE We are a registered not-for-profit and non-political organization. Initially registered as Media Career Service since 2003, we have been devoted to promoting excellence in media practice and providing resources to meet the challenges of media career through regular training, mentoring an...

12/11/2024

“The world needs talented reporters, analysts, film-makers and communicators like you who can capture stories that matter and shine a light on the issues that shape our lives. You have so much potential, and we’re here to make sure you have the tools to turn that potential to impact,” Sunday told participants at the conference.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Media Career Development Network (MCDN), Professor Oloruntola Sunday has stressed the need for a new generation of well-trained, resilient and innovative media professionals who can enhance the practice of the profession.

05/11/2024

For almost five hours, ten speakers and panellists masterfully addressed the theme of our conference, Maximising Emerging Media Career Opportunities from various perspectives based on their diverse multimedia experiences.
Click to read a this comprehensive report on our conference.

Precious Nwonu of the Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NIJ) reports on the Media Career Development Conference held in Lagos on October 31

18/10/2024

Media Career Development conference holds October 31 in Lagos

The first Media Career Development Conference, organised by Media Career Development Network, (MCDN), a media training, coaching and mentoring organisation will hold in Lagos on Thursday, October 31.

According to a statement by MCDN’s Programme Manager, Mr Dayo Emmanuel, the conference is in furtherance of the organisation’s commitment to promoting excellence in media practice and enhancing the career of Journalists and other media professionals in the country.

The theme of the hybrid conference supported by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is “Maximising Emerging Media Career Opportunities.”
The venue is Centre for Excellence, Biodun Shobanjo Building, Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos. Time: 10:00 am.

The Keynote speaker for the conference is the Nigeria Editor of Africa Check, David Ajikobi who will speak on the Present and Future of Media Work and Career with the founder/Director of Journalism Clinic, Mr Taiwo Obe, Broadcaster, Funke Treasure and Chief of Staff of Big Cabal Media, Anita Eboigbe as Discussants.

Other speakers at the conference include former Chief Correspondent of The Punch and Chief Executive , 1st Royal Character &Values Limited (RCV), Bosede Olusola-Obasa (Career Development/Mapping/Planning Matrix), Development Journalist, Kofoworola Belo Osagie ( Transferable Media Skills) and Media and Development Communication Specialist, Adebisi Adetunji (Maximising Multimedia skills) .

The conference will also feature the launch of our Media Mentorship Service, Media Career Check-Up, Career Chat Sessions on Journalism/Online Publishing, Broadcasting/Digital Media and Corporate/Development Communications and exhibition of publications and resources by Media Non-Governmental Organisations and other organisations.

Awards would be given to individuals and corporate organisations with outstanding records in supporting Media Career Development.

Participation is open to journalists, broadcasters, other media professionals and communication students.

Registration for Physical and Virtual: https://bit.ly/3XTWBWo

Dayo Emmaunel
Programme Manager,
Media Career Development Network
Telephone: 08033374017

16/10/2024

Plan to attend our first Media Career Development Conference .
Register for Physical or Virtual participation.
https://bit.ly/3XTWBWo

10/10/2024

You have to be mentally stable to do your media job effectively.

28/09/2024

In a statement by its Executive Director, Lekan Otufodunrin, the network noted that contrary to the old journalism dictum that facts are sacred, comments are free, and the sources of information offered on many media platforms and channels in the country are questionable and doubtful

https://mediacareerng.org/mcdn-marks-world-news-day-calls-for-fact-based-journalism-practice/

In commemoration of World News Day co-organised by the World Editors Forum and the Canadian Journalism Foundation, Media Career Development Network (MCDN), Nigeria has joined news organisations, media associations, and individuals globally to highlight the importance of fact-based journalism.

09/09/2024

16/08/2024

What female journalists should know - Lekan Otufodunrin

13/08/2024

Why you need a mentor - Oak Piette

09/08/2024

To rise beyond the low level in your career which you want to enhance, you have to scale up and wide - Akintunde O. Babatunde

07/08/2024

How to maximise project outcomes.

05/08/2024

Eye for details quiz

Every journalist should have eyes for details to include in their stories, especially features.

Identify details the writer of this article in the June/July 2017 FORBES Woman by Laura Rwiliriza saw during the interview, heard from the interviewee, or researched.

"Fondly referred to by those who know her as Rael, Rachel Ruto, the Second Lady of Kenya, sits behind an imposing office desk, and as she rises and approaches us, greets us with a warm smile that immediately brightens up her office and its lilac-colored walls.

"She is just back from a marathon trip to Taiwan.

"The mother of seven exhibits no signs of jetlag in her dusty pink suit even as her assistant Joan whispers, "Her stamina is unparalleled"

"As she sits us down to piping hot tea and healthy snacks, she asks us to bow our heads in prayer over the tea."

By Media Career Development Network

02/08/2024

Why journalists should be creative - Ann Godwin

10/07/2024

Managing Editor and Chief Communication Officer, Medical Mirror Mary Oluwakemisola Agoyi (MBBS, MSc PH) in this interview with Media Career Development Network speaks on medical journalism, health communication, the state of health in the country and the activities of her platform to encourage, motivate and enrich the society and medical professionals on the importance of effective cross-communication towards achieving good health and wellbeing for all.

Managing Editor and Chief Communication Officer, Medical Mirror Mary Oluwakemisola Agoyi (MBBS, MSc PH) in this interview with Media Career Development Network speaks on medical journalism,

10/07/2024

Learn to maximise opportunities

05/07/2024

How to be a purpose-driven journalist - Anne Godwin