About Next Media

Next Media Group is Uganda’s leading multimedia powerhouse with over 16 years of excellence in news, entertainment, and digital content.

Brands: NBS TV, Sanyuka TV, Next Radio, Nile Post
Award-winning for innovative storytelling (Public Opinion Awards)
Creative & dynamic culture fostering innovation and growth
Blends traditional & digital media to inform, educate, and inspire
CSR focus: Community empowerment, youth development
Core values: Integrity, Creativity, Excellence

Visit www.nextmedia.co.ug for more.

Program Background

The Next Creata Program is the flagship initiative under the Uganda Creatives Program, in partnership with Bayimba Foundation, ITC, and Mastercard Foundation.

It aims to skill, employ, and financially include 40,000 young women through:

Media production training
Digital upskilling
Market linkage
Entrepreneurial pathways

Role Overview

The Coordinator, Next Creata designs and manages pathways for trainees to transition from unpaid creative work to paid opportunities via internships, freelance, short-term projects, studio placements, collaborations, and full-time jobs.

You are the bridge between learning and earning — building industry pipelines, supporting portfolio development, and ensuring real-world application of skills.

Key Responsibilities

Work Placement & Industry Pipeline Development

Identify, engage, and retain partnerships with:
- Media companies (TV, radio, digital newsrooms)
- Creative & ad agencies
- Film & music studios, production houses
- Digital influencer networks & content startups
Secure agreements for internships, freelance gigs, and job placements

Internship Program Management

Match participants to suitable placements based on skill level
Prepare participants through:
- Pre-placement orientation
- Work readiness coaching (professionalism, client handling, time management)
Regular check-ins with hosts and placed participants

Mentorship Network Building

Recruit and train mentors (producers, editors, designers, content leads)
Structure 1:1 sessions, group critiques, and work-in-progress reviews
Organize masterclasses, guest lectures, and career clinics

Portfolio & Career Path Support

Guide trainees in building:
- Professional portfolios
- Creative CVs & digital profiles
- Demo reels & showreels
Support alumni in job search and professional branding

Placement Tracking & Reporting

Maintain detailed dashboards tracking:
- Who was placed
- Where, in what role
- Duration & income earned
Submit monthly transition reports to Program Lead & MEL Manager

Safeguarding & Participant Care

Ensure all work placements meet safety and inclusivity standards
Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the Safeguarding Officer

Skills, Education & Experience

Experience: 3–5 years in talent management, casting, HR placement, production management, creative business development, artist management, or media coordination

Network: Strong connections in Uganda’s film, music, radio, TV, and digital content creation communities

Preferred: Experience supporting youth, emerging artists, or training graduates

Languages: Multilingual (Luganda & other local languages a plus)

Technical Skills: