Foundation:
The New Media Center was established by the Center for Protection and Freedom of Journalists on June 1, 2024. It aims to nurture young talents in journalism and content creation who seek change. The New Media Center is dedicated to supporting young talents’ creativity, empowering them in the new media world, and enhancing their skills in digital media and content creation. It also aims to create local and Arab creative movements that meet the region’s need for digital skills and creative industries, supporting digital economy strategies full of opportunities. Additionally, it seeks to establish a new generation of young voices that will convey the Arab community’s voice to the world through media and digital content.
The idea of establishing the New Media Center came from the Center for Protection and Freedom of Journalists due to the development of digital media over the past five years and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth, which led to the search for new solutions and jobs. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in new media, social media, and content creation, leading to a shift among young people towards jobs in these areas, such as digital media, photography, editing, and content writing.
Vision:
Empowering Jordanian and Arab content creators and journalists by equipping them with advanced digital media skills and preparing a generation of strategists, digital media experts, and professional content creators according to the highest standards.
Short-Term Goals:
- Support 30 content creators across various specialties and societal issues, enabling them to develop their skills and achieve their creative goals.
- Support 10 digital platforms and entrepreneurship in marketing and digital content creation.
Long-Term Goals:
- Launch a digital platform to host content created by trained content creators, enriching the Arabic content available online.
- Develop a diploma program in digital media, accredited by a prestigious university, to prepare youth for careers in the digital world.
Services:
Training Programs and Activities:
- Content Media Strategies: Training on how to develop effective and impactful media strategies.
- Creative Thinking and Script Writing: Enhancing creative writing and critical thinking skills.
- Video Production and Editing: Training on filming and editing techniques using advanced equipment.
- Mobile Photography and Editing: Teaching how to use smartphones for professional content production.
- Artificial Intelligence Applications in Digital Media: Exploring AI applications in content creation.
- Advertising and Content Management: Training on effective management of digital advertising and content.
- Building Personal Brand on Social Media: Strategies for building and developing personal brands.
- Podcast Production: Training on creating and producing professional podcasts.
- Voice-over and Presentation: Improving voice-over and presentation skills.
- Support for Content Creators and Innovative Media Platforms: Providing logistical, technical, and consulting support for content creators and digital platforms through a team of experts in management strategies, funding, advertising, photography, and design.
- Membership at the Center’s Website: Offering memberships that provide access to shared workspaces, studios, training rooms, and meeting rooms.
Studios:
- Podcast Studio:
- Dual-camera FHD setup: For high-quality audio-visual content production.
- Fixed lighting: Using Godox lighting (1 main light, 1 fill light, back light).
- Rode microphones with recording mixer: To ensure sound quality.
- Fixed background: To create a distinctive and suitable atmosphere for content.
- Accommodates up to 2 people: Suitable for interviews and dual discussions.
- Video Production Studio:
- 3-camera setup in 4K: For high-quality video production.
- Fixed lighting: Using Godox lighting (2 main lights, 2 back lights, 3 fill lights).
- Rode microphones with recording mixer: To ensure sound quality.
- Ability to set up decorative designs.
- Accommodates 2-4 people: Suitable for interviews, extended discussions, and YouTube program production.
Co-Working Spaces:
- Advanced laptops: Equipped with software for content creation.
- Customizable spaces: To meet individual and group work needs.
- Networking area: To enhance collaboration and idea exchange among members.
Lounge Area:
- A designated area for relaxation and networking between content creators and center visitors, with regular events organized to facilitate interaction between content creators and experts.
Training Room:
- A training room that accommodates 16 people for periodic digital media courses, including strategies for global digital content, content writing, storytelling, video production, and more.
Café:
- Equipped with the latest equipment to provide hot and cold beverages to center visitors.