"Before MAMA Youth Project I had just finished university during the pandemic and had no idea what I wanted to do at a time of such uncertainty and disruption. I didn’t know what to expect when I joined the training programme but it was so much more than I ever could’ve hoped for. The amazing thing about MYP is it’s not just training, it’s the real thing. You’re actually doing it; making a series as a team and seeing the results on the big screen. It’s a challenging and exhilarating journey that sets you up for a career in the broadcasting industry and one of the best parts is you’ll make connections and friends for life.
The most challenging aspects of the training for me were being thrown straight into the deep end. Don’t be fooled it’s not all fun and games! However, pushing through all this and coming out the other side with confidence in my industry knowledge and experience made it all worthwhile.
After finishing at MYP, I moved straight onto a placement with Wall to Wall Media as a production secretary and it was one of the best jobs I’ve ever done. I worked on a production with Nadiya Hussain where I learnt a lot and ate a lot.
Who could ask for more!
Fast forward three years later and I’m working on a new adventure series for Channel 4 at Twenty Twenty Productions as a production coordinator. I’ve been across organising logistics for domestic and international shoots such as call sheets, travel, accommodation, etc as well as post production paperwork and wrapping up. I’ve learnt so much and am looking forward to all the new
challenges and experiences yet to come.
Being a part of the MYP alumni has been invaluable as it’s a community where everyone is happy and ready to help one another. And even years after the training, you can still call on the talent team and they’re always there if you need any help with the next steps in your career.
It's vital we keep charities like MAMA Youth Project alive as it provides opportunities and a professional network that may not traditionally be accessible for people from underrepresented groups. It’s not just a training programme, it’s a lifelong support network."
