Media and Entertainment Management

UA&P

MEM Media and Entertainment Management

the

Professional Residency Program

WHAT What

is the Professional Residency Program?

A Unique Work-Study Program The Professional Residency Program is an intense, ten-month period during which 5th-year MEM students work in select media and entertainment companies. They are integrated into the business units within the organization and perform as full members of the teams to which they are assigned.

Student residents are assigned to specific projects to gain the best possible exposure in various areas of media and entertainment management—from planning to execution—orchestrating resources and people to turn creative ideas into reality.

During the residency program, they also take a few more courses in the university to complement their work experience and help them integrate theory and practice.

MEM students go through the rigorous academic program at UA&P and only those who have above average to excellent academic performance qualify for the 5th year Professional Residency Program.

EXPECTATIONS expectations from the

host companIES Hosting student residents

1. The residency period lasts ten months, from July of the current year to April of the next year.

2. Host companies provide a fixed monthly income allowance for each resident (the amount will be agreed upon with UA&P’s School of Communication).

3. The company is not obliged to extend other benefits during the residency period.

4. Host companies should monitor the learning process of each resident closely through constant mentoring by the resident’s immediate supervisor. There should be a special focus on addressing opportunities for growth and improvement.

Relationship with UA&P 1. The host company will appoint a coordinator for all the residents. This person will serve as the liaison between the company and the university.

2. The immediate supervisors will evaluate the residents twice during the residency program, using an evaluation form provided by UA&P. 3. The Program Director will make an onsite visit at least once during the residency period.

EXPECTATIONS expectations from

student residents

1. Student residents should maintain the highest standards of professionalism in their assigned tasks. During the residency program, they are expected to accomplish the following: a. Improve their knowledge and grasp of the projects assigned to them b. Display leadership qualities, e.g., suggest initiatives, participate actively in brainstorming sessions, propose workable and creative solutions to problems, show responsibility and thoroughness in doing their assigned tasks c. Become effective team members by earning the respect of and building good relationships with their team and other stakeholders d. Demonstrate the ability to think and plan strategically, e.g. identify prospects and new creative and business opportunities as they contribute to the realization of story ideas and nurture relationships with various publics.

EXPECTATIONS expectations from

student residents

2. They should abide by the regulations of the host company (punctuality in coming to work and in meeting deadlines, observing internal work procedures, etc.). Residents will continue working during the semestral break.

3. They are required to submit a written report to the School of Communication at the end of each month and a final paper at the end of the program.

4. They should observe strictly the professional standards of confidentiality by not disclosing confidential information regarding projects they handle, either orally or in writing, during class discussions and activities, or at any time.

WHY WHY

sponsor an MEM RESIDENT?

It’s mutually beneficial.

While the residents gain an opportunity to have real-world experience, the company also benefits from helpful insights and solutions because of the residents’ solid grounding in the fundamentals of media and entertainment management.

The Producer’s Track of the MEM program equips future producers with a holistic understanding of audiences and creative processes that empower them to coordinate the different aspects of production and monetize different types of content in any given medium. As future creative producers, they are challenged to redefine the media & entertainment industry through purposeful content that creates positive impact on audiences, culture, and society.

CONTACT US University of Asia and the Pacific School of Communication

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