Media Pathways Program: WSU Seminar Series

Media Diversity Australia

Empowering diverse students and graduates from Western Sydney University to cultivate skills and experience for jobs in the media industry.

161-169 Macquarie St

Who can attend? Culturally and racially marginalised students, graduates and job seekers in communications and other degrees, especially those with refugee and asylum-seeker backgrounds from Western Sydney University. When is it happening? Across 4 different dates in September 2023. Where is it happening? WSU Parramatta City Campus, 161-169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSWWhy should you RSVP? <ul><li>Grow your skills, confidence and connections</li><li>Attend four engaging sessions featuring an impressive line-up of media professionals</li><li>Selected participants will also begin internship placements</li></ul>Sneak peek of who will be speaking: <ul><li>M﻿ariam Veiszadeh (CEO, Media Diversity Australia) </li><li>L﻿owanna Grant (Executive Producer &amp; Presenter, NITV Radio)</li><li>N﻿abil Al-Nashar (Reporter, ABC)</li><li>Daniel Doody (Reporter, Channel 10) </li><li>A﻿ND MORE! </li></ul>M﻿edia Diversity Australia's Media Pathways Program is supported by Western Sydney University, Bennelong Foundation and Multicultural NSW.

Agenda

Date: Monday 4th September 2023; Location: Conference Room 3 (PC.1.9.10), WSU Parramatta City Campus; Includes Q&A

Deep Dive: Understanding Australian Media and an introduction to MDA

Media Literacy +Everyday Media Engagement | Media Literacy +Industry Practice

Date: Friday 15th September 2023; Location: Conference Room 1 (PC.1.9.35), WSU Parramatta City Campus; Includes Q&A

A Day in the Life of a Journalist

Best Practices for Nailing a Job

Date: Monday 18th September 2023; Location: Conference Room 1 (PC.1.9.35), WSU Parramatta City Campus; Includes Q&A

Cultural Safety: Working in Media as a Diverse Employee

How to Write Breaking News (Workshop)

Date: Monday 25th September 2023; Location: Conference Room 1 (PC.1.9.35), WSU Parramatta City Campus; Includes Q&A