APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

• INFUZE is a creative workshop for professional journalists.
• INFUZE is a multiplatform storytelling programme
• INFUZE is a 12 week paid work placement in a digital newsroom.
• INFUZE is learning from the Industry’s top multi-media talent.
• INFUZE is your preparation for tomorrow’s media today

InFUZE is intensive training for 10 professional journalists from the NW with creative flair and ability coupled with a willingness to learn. Successful applicants will work with a team of mentors including the cream of digital talent from the BBC and UCLan’s School of Journalism, Media and Communication.

The InFUZE workshop runs for 1 week starting on Monday 23rd of November. They’ll be hosted by ‘Sandbox’, UCLan’s creative and digital industries research centre in Preston.

The 12 week paid placements will run from January 4th right through until the 26th March 2010 and you’ll be based in the NW region

During the 12 week work placement you’ll be expected to attend a series of 4 ‘day release’ workshops at UCLan where you’ll get additional training from industry professionals and UCLan staff.

You’ll also be mentored on-line throughout inFUZE.

Sounds good. How do I apply?

We want you to send a copy of your CV along with a short statement about why you think the journalist of tomorrow needs a new set of skills. (400 words maximum).

Deadline for Applications is Tuesday 3rd of November at 5pm.

Your application will be considered by a panel of industry professionals and a representative from UCLan who will compile a shortlist of candidates and invite those on the shortlist to interview.

Interviews will be held Tuesday 10th of November (Interviews will be held at Sandbox, UCLan’s digital and creative industries centre. www.sandbox.uclan.ac.uk )

Where do I send my completed CV and short statement?

You can post your CV and short statement to:

‘inFUZE’ c/o Heather Ritchie, Sandbox, the Media Factory, UCLan, Preston, PR1 2HE.

Alternatively you can email your CV and short statement to: HCRitchie@uclan.ac.uk

Please put the words ‘inFUZE Application’ in the subject line of your email.

What happens next?

If you make it to the shortlist you will be notified VIA EMAIL no later than Friday 6th of November and offered a time to attend an interview.

Interviews will be held at Sandbox, (UCLan’s digital and creative industries centre. www.sandbox.uclan.ac.uk) on Tuesday 10th of November.

For the interview you’ll be asked to deliver a short (10minute) presentation on a theme set by the industry panel. This will be followed by questions from the panel. You will be given the topic of your presentation when you are invited to interview.

Then what?

You’ll be told whether or not you have a place on the inFUZE programme by Thursday 11th November

What else do I need to know about the process?

1. Applicants must be available to attend the ‘inFUZE’ workshop for the entire week commencing November 23rd. Anyone who does not attend the 5 day workshop will not be eligible for one of the 12 week paid work placements.
2. There is no charge for the workshop but ‘inFUZE’ does not pay travel expenses to and from Preston.
3. You will not be paid whilst attending the weeklong ‘inFUZE’ workshop.
4. ‘inFUZE’ does not cover the cost of travel to and from your newsroom work placement.
5. You must be willing to travel to Preston at your own expense for the day release workshops which occur during the work placement period
6. You will be paid MONTHLY whilst on the work placement.
7. Payment for work placement relies on you completing the anticipated 35 hours per week. (or attending the ‘day release’ workshops in Preston which occur during the placement).
8. Payment for work placement is administered by UCLan. UCLan requires confirmation of your freelance status, tax code etc. before releasing any payment.
9. The company and location of the placement you are offered is not negotiable – please take this into consideration when you are applying.

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