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What It Takes To Become A Social Media Manager? YT Professions

The Internet has changed the world once and for all. The only previous era to bring change as radical as we are experiencing could be the industrial revolution. The number of professions closely or remotely related to the Internet is massive. One of the relatively new positions for the job market is social media manager.

Call for Entries: Eurasia Media Innovation Challenge

International Center for Journalists is currently accepting applications for Eurasia Media Innovation Challenge. ICFJ will offer grants between $5,000 and $100,000 to successful applicants who propose innovative and entertaining projects to provide quality news and information to Russian-speaking populations in Eurasia. The application for this program will close on March 15.

The Story Of Wang Chao: Diary Of A Cultural Mediator In School

What is cultural mediation? Why is it so important in increasingly multicultural societies? The real story of a Chinese kid trying to build his new life in Italy will unveil the struggle of a new generation for cultural adaptation, but it will also suggest what its role is in the challenging path toward a multicultural but equal and inclusive society.

Press Photo Contest For Media Professionals

Professional photographers from all over the world are welcome to take part in the annual photo contest for the best single exposure pictures contributing to the past year of visual journalism. Deadline to submit your works is 6th of January, 2017.

 

 

Masdar 2017: Global Social Media Blogging Contest

Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s Renewable Energy Company together with the Abu Dhabi government are inviting young bloggers from all over the globe to take part in 2017 Engage Global Social Media Competition: Technology for a Sustainable Future. The winner will get fully funded trip to Abu Dhabi and will be a VIP guest on Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, 15-19 January 2017. Deadline to apply is January 3rd.

Millennials Guiding Social Media Development In 2017

When someone says “social media platform”, the first demographic everyone thinks of is Millennials. This generation is the ultimate social media consumer, they have grown up with the technology of the digital age, and it has become an essential part of their individualities. So, not doubting that the younger generation like Gen Z will also continue this trend, the habits and desires of Millennials are the priorities of social media developers. You ask why? Millennials are currently the biggest demographic in the world, and their buying potential keeps growing with the noted positive effect of social media advertising. According to surveys that are constantly conducted among this generation, here are the ways that social media platforms will develop and adjust in 2017.

Join Prague Media Point Conference: Media And Migration

The conference will address the broad topic of media and migration, focusing on topics such as the role of the media in the refugee crisis; media depictions of immigrant and migrant communities; and the media’s influence on belonging and identity – especially in the context of transnationalism, multiculturalism, and a globalized world. Deadline to apply is September 30th.

Don’t Be Fooled By The Media

With the rising popularity of social media, people get more and more news via Facebook, Twitter, and other online sources. According to a study by The Intelligence Group on the media consumption of Millennials, 60% of young people consider social media an important source of news and current affairs. 90% get their news from Facebook regularly.

Online sociální média versus offline sociální sítě

I když je internet velice oblíbený, pohodlný a okamžité uspokojení přinášející způsob, jak se spojit s ostatními, existuje kognitivní omezení velikosti sociálních sítí, které nejsou schopny překonat ani komunikační výhody online médií.

Join Global Social Media Team Of Red Bull Media House

Red Bull is looking for a passionate intern who loves sports, lifestyle, culture, music and innovation to join company's Global Social Media Team at their  headquarters in Wals near Salzburg in July. The internship is paid. The company encourages young people to apply as soon as possible.

How Conflict Resolution Is Changing Through Social Media

Civil society has proven to be an effective tool in conflict prevention and resolution. From Northern Ireland to Israel, from Bosnia/Herzegovina to South Africa – local grassroots organizations and NGOs dedicated to track II diplomacy have the ability to make conflict stakeholders go beyond sound bytes and stereotypes. The most important role these groups play is that they make the individual see their so-called enemy as a human being. They force individuals to meet strangers from the other side, and have a dialogue with them in a safe space. However, there are many problems that civil societies face. Many factors contribute towards discouraging the individual from talking to the other side. Communities can ostracize the individual, and in addition, the individual may not have the courage to physically meet with the other side. Recently, a new phenomenon has occurred which has the potential to change that problem: Social Media.

How Conflict Resolution Is Changing Through Social Media

Civil society has proven to be an effective tool in conflict prevention and resolution. From Northern Ireland to Israel, from Bosnia/Herzegovina to South Africa – local grassroots organizations and NGOs dedicated to track II diplomacy have the ability to make conflict stakeholders go beyond sound bytes and stereotypes. The most important role these groups play is that they make the individual see their so-called enemy as a human being. They force individuals to meet strangers from the other side, and have a dialogue with them in a safe space. However, there are many problems that civil societies face. Many factors contribute towards discouraging the individual from talking to the other side. Communities can ostracize the individual, and in addition, the individual may not have the courage to physically meet with the other side. Recently, a new phenomenon has occurred which has the potential to change that problem: Social Media.

A Teacher By Profession, Salesman By Trade, And Comedian By Nature

For some, education is the preserve of those fighting for better life. For others, it is just a continuation of life. While for some, getting a good education is simply what was ordered by their parents.

 

Youth Media Festival #YMF2015

Here is good opportunity for young media workers to take part in interesting event and to visit Indonesia. The Youth Centre PILAR opened registration for Youth Media Festival #YMF2015. This annual event, welcoming around 200 delegate for three days of intensive forum and exciting social events. Deadline to apply is September 27.

 

European Youth Press is Going to Fight for Media Freedom

The European Youth Press (EYP), non-for-profit organisation which supports young media makers, launches crowdfunding campaign #freeourmedia to support media freedom across the continent. You also have a chance to take part in it. 

Media And Public Opinion: Who Uses Whom?

On the website of the popular British The Guardian the phrase “public opinion” meets one million 230 thousand times, the online edition of the American The New York Times contains 430 thousand articles with “poll” mentioned, Forbes.com mentioned “public opinion” at least in seven thousand articles. And The Huffington Post even founded a special department that only polls the readers.

HeySuccess Offers Internship in Social Media Marketing

HeySuccess is searching for an expert social media managers and 2 interns to lead the entire international team of social media interns. Hurry up to apply. Deadline is on June 10th. 

Keep up with Social Media Trends at Ryerson University

The Social Media & Society Conference has focused on the best practices for studying the impact and implications of social media on society. The event will be held on July 27-29 in Toronto, Canada.

 

Social Media and Youth Participation in Western Balkans

As soon as citizens started to gather at the streets of Skopje during an anti-government uprising that started in early May, young Macedonians became tremendously active on their Facebook and Twitter accounts. Youth across Macedonia started sharing posts, photos and videos of the protests. While hashtag #doluvlada (“down with the government”) soon became the most popular label in Macedonian virtual public domain, a civic movement fighting against corruption in the country found computers and mobile phones to be their best allies.

MediaTek 361: Smart Shoe with a Tracking Device

Parents around the world can relax and breathe easy, as they now can have control over their children’s whereabouts. MediaTek announced its Smart Shoe with a tracking device during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. MediaTek 361 Smart Shoe is designed for small children and their parents who want to keep track of them.

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Seven Must-Have Skills to Succeed as a Social Media Manager

It’s needless to emphasise the role of social media in modern times. We are all aware of its importance for our lives, daily routines and even our choices and behaviors. Given this importance, no wonder people are trying to get a career out of social media knowledge. But what is it that you need in order to succeed?