The Project OPEN Media Hub: Networking, on-the-job training and support to media professionals across the EU Neighbourhood area (EuropeAid/136510/DH/SER/Multi) is part of the European Union Programme OPEN Neighbourhood: opportunities, participation, engagement and networking” and is implemented by a consortium led by Thomson Foundation. The Consortium includes Action Global, European Journalism Centre, Free Press Unlimited, France Médias Monde, Ipsos Mori and Particip. The OPEN Media Hub project follows up on two previous EU funded projects – the Media Neighborhood and the European Neighbourhood Journalism Network.
The OPEN Media Hub is organising a Media Master Class in Baku on June 12-13, 2017. The Master Class will cover the following areas of media expertise: global trends in multi-platform reporting, integration of media platforms, writing for broadcast, print, online and mobile, video and interactive content, the “mobile first” concept; and will have a thematic focus on understanding and reporting on the European Union and the relations between Azerbaijan and the EU.
The renowned British journalist and media consultant Mark Webster will lead this Master Class. Mr. Webster has over 30 years of extensive journalistic experience at The Financial Times and Independent Television News including Business and Economics Editor, Moscow correspondent and has international journalism experience in over 100 countries worldwide.