Welcome to my Editorial Vision of Cavan 2020!
Many people might say that we live in the most interesting moment in the history of all times. Hearing about the new achievement of technological growth every day, it surely stimulates the way we imagine the present and future. Also including the context of EYP.
The way we think about the world around is shaped largely by the media - these are the ones that give us an idea about our current stage of development and the possibilities that come with it. That is why my main aim for Cavan 2020 Media Team is to use the technological potential to its fullest to, in accordance with the session’s theme, make us realise about the possibilities of our times and prepare EYP for a bright tomorrow. |
Bright tomorrow? What do I mean by this?
EYP media surely has gone through a real evolution in recent years. From black and white session newspapers printed only for session’s participants, through compact digital cameras to reaching thousands of people via social media and using advanced media equipment. This gives us an abundance of opportunities in how we can spread our output out and promote the organisation. However, I think nowadays not enough is being done to achieve this.
No matter if you attend Regional, National or even International Session as the Media Team Member, in most cases you are taught mostly bases of Photography and Videography, neglecting other branches of media and more advanced techniques. As a consequence, people are thinking about their media projects in a generic and simple way to ensure that what they want to create also fits what they already know. This leads to repetitive content that does not stand out anymore when we are scrolling through social media. Imagine what ideas would come to our minds if we told ourselves “What I want to learn?” rather than “What have I already learned?”. |
Imagine what ideas would come to our minds if we told ourselves “What I want to learn?” rather than “What have I already learned?”.
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Let's not lose our potential, folks!
In Cavan, you will have a chance to learn more advanced media techniques, (including both theory and practice) such as graphic design, colour correction, sound editing, animation - everything that is far away from Photography 101. Therefore, first and foremost I am looking for enthusiasts (6 Journalists) who have already gotten basic media skills, but who are are willing to learn and develop them further. You will be encouraged to not be afraid of challenging the status quo, play with concepts and be open for constructive feedback to expand your potential to the greatest extent. I desire Cavan 2020 to be treated as an open space for your growth - that is why I aim at giving my Media Team Members as much creative freedom and ownership on their own work as possible. You will not have any obligatory projects do pursue during the session. When it comes to pre-session academic involvement, that still will not be in focus, it will take the form of flexible project adjusted to the committee topics, without imposing the specific branch of media to be used.
Undoubtedly, with such creative freedom, there is a certain dose of responsibility coming along with it. To prevent disorientation and putting too much tension on my Team Members during the session, project development plans will be prepared beforehand. Having implemented it before, I consider it a successful way for Media Team Members to plan their schedule accordingly and work with their own pace, making sure that all their physical, social and mental needs are met. |
Promotion |
Involvement |
I truly believe Media Team has an incredible power to add creative value and to impact the people around them. Yet, it seems that this aspect of EYP session is highly underestimated and because we do not get enough credits, we often don’t really think about how we can expand our actions. That is why I want to focus on the promotional aspect of the session. This means preparing seperate posts on social media advertising the media projects, making a short video for Opening Ceremony presenting the Media Team and hanging printed ads with QR codes during the session itself: both inside and outside the session venue.
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When we think about the target audience of our projects, we think about the session participants, overlooking the world that is “out there”. Cavan as the hosting town of National Session of EYP Ireland creates the opportunity to establish mutual relationship between us and the life of the city itself: through MTMs’ projects that would show the city and its citizens onto the session, as well as through wider recognition of EYP and Media Projects in the local community. Although might seem worn off, I am confident that in this case “bursting the EYP bubble” is possible and defnitely worth to think through.
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I am not able to do it alone.
Probably all the participants of the session recognise the role of Media Team Members; eventually, they are the ones who engage with them most of the time. Yet, the function of Editorial Assistants may sound vague for lots of people what in the further perspective often results in underestimating them. This is something what I believe is crucial to focus on. In most cases, Editorial Assistants drive to become Editors one day; that is why I am looking for 2 Editorial Assistants, that have already gotten experience in media, but who are eager to develop in this field as much as possible, take the initiative with co-creating the vision and be an active engine within the leadership. Editorial Assistants will not have given responsibility for a specific branch of media, e.g. photos or issues. I believe this will leave space for mutual knowledge sharing that can be used to further deliver to the Media Team Members.
I think one of the skills every prospective Editor should practice is an ability to transfer knowledge in the most understandable way possible. So, one of EA’s tasks before the session would be to equalise the knowledge of MTMs conducting online modules, in case someone still would not feel comfortable with any basic technical matters. To make the most out of it, I have an idea to implement editorial Skype calls where we would give media trainings to each other. Firstly, it would be a great way for them to practice the skill of transferring knowledge. Secondly, it would increase the quality of trainings, which would contribute to the better experience of MTMs. Nevertheless, the most important aspect of Editorial Assistants’ job would be to provide constant help to the Media Team Members. Each of them will be assigned to the Editorial Team Member’s buddy groups, focused on emotional support, as well as academic groups, focused on developing the projects before and during the session. Everything would be done to build full approachability, trust and quality of the work of the Media Team. |
So, if you are looking for a safe space to develop your skills, have great fun, work closely with amazing leadership and shape an event that would leave a significant impact on the future of EYP Ireland, I would be more than happy to read your application. Hopefully, see you in Cavan!