Media Training & Attachment (META) Programme

Objectives

The Media Training & Attachment (META) Programme is to develop, provide global exposure and work opportunities to local talents through attachments with media experts working on significant projects or in established media organisations.

The attachments, which may be local or overseas, would provide opportunities for local talents to have practical hands-on experience on projects undertaken by various media companies/institutions. This is a speedy approach for talents and media professionals to upskill themselves.

Media companies/institutions offering attachment opportunities will get to select from a pool of candidates who have been short-listed for their suitability, knowledge and readiness to join their teams without incurring additional costs.

Features

The META Programme is open to the following :

  • Individuals who have a passion to join the media industry
  • Media professionals who are keen to upgrade themselves
  • Media companies and training institutions which are looking for new or experienced talents to expand into new areas of development

Each attachment is for a period of no less than three (3) months and up to one (1) year.

Interested individuals or media professionals can download the META application form (found at www.smf.sg) and send the completed form to the MDA. Applicants who meet the criteria will be referred to interested companies and institutions for consideration.

Individuals or media professionals who are currently working in the media industry will :

- For a local attachment receive a monthly stipend of $1,000 and up to $12,000 per year. The stipend is to be topped up by at least $200 per month by the company accepting a trainee for an attachment.
- For an overseas attachment receive a monthly stipend of $2,000 and up to $24,000 per year, as well as up to $3,000 for a return airfare and accommodation.

Media companies interested in offering training and attachment opportunities are invited to send the following details to MDA:

  • Media Sector(Broadcast/Film/Music/Animation/Games/Publishing/Interactive Media)
  • Brief project description
  • Number and type of attachment positions
  • Duration of attachment
  • Type of skills/competencies/experience level required.

Who may apply

The META scheme is open to all Singaporeans or Permanent Residents. They should, preferably, have knowledge of or working experience in the media industry.

Assessment Criteria

For interested individuals, preference would be given to those with a background in media studies while media professionals would be matched based on their past or current working experience with available attachments or projects.

All applicants to the META Programme should submit a write-up of not more than 1,000 words on why they would like to participate in the Programme and what are Creative Media Connected Society the outcomes they hope to achieve from it. Any samples of works or portfolio submitted to the MDA are not returnable. All applicants must also explicitly state their commitment to attachment duration.

Shortlisted applicants would be refered by the MDA to the relevant participating media company or institution for the final selection. MDA will only notify applicants who are successful in securing an attachment.

Application

Individuals interested to apply for attachments or organisations interested in sponsoring their staff for attachments can apply using Form A.

Organisations interested in offering attachment opportunities can sign up using Form B.

The forms along with supporting documents and any supporting works should be sent to :

The Media Development Authority
3 Fusionopolis Way
#16-22 Symbiosis
Singapore 138633

Enquiries

Ms Rohaya M Yusoff
Talent Development
Email : MDA_ID@mda.gov.sg
DID : 9726 3116
Fax : 6577 3700
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