DDRR Masterclass series 2025 Application Form

APPLICATION FORM

MASTERCLASS SERIES

Sustainable Business Modalities

for Independent Media

I SECTION - PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. Name and surname

2. Place and country of origin

3. Email address

example@example.com

4. Contact phone number

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number

5. Education

6. Please state the name of the media organization you work for and your current position.

7. Explain the key roles/tasks you perform under this position

8. Please share any links where we can learn more about you (website, social media, blog, vlog, podcast, etc.).

II PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

9. Have you participated in any similar programmes or initiatives that support the business development of your media? Please provide details.

Yes or no

11. Please list and briefly describe up to three professional accomplishments, projects, or experiences within the media organization you lead or work for that demonstrate innovation, collaboration, or the introduction of new business practices.

Up to three sentences about each

12. Please list up to three personal initiatives, professional skills, or core values that you are proud of in your work with the media organization you lead or work for, and briefly elaborate on each.

Up to three sentences about each

13. What business challenges are you currently facing in your professional work, and what type of support would be most helpful to you?

III MEDIA STRATEGIC INFORMATION

15. How do you see the development of the media organization you lead or work for over the next five years, particularly in terms of strategic positioning and service delivery?

16. Name three positive changes you would like to see in your media organization in the future.

17. Can you share an example of a challenge your media organization currently faces related to sustainability, innovation, or revenue generation?

18. How would you describe your organization’s current approach to innovation and adaptation in the changing media landscape?

IV PROGRAMME - MOTIVATION AND COMMITMENT

19. Why do you want to join this programme? What is your primary motivation?

21. What specific skills or knowledge related to sustainable business development do you hope to gain from this masterclass?

List 3 key types of knowledge, skills, etc.

23. Are you able to fully participate in all parts of this programme, including traveling to attend the two masterclasses in Bucharest and Sofia and completing follow-up tasks?

Note: The program consists of connected sequences of learning and events and you should commit to all of them.

24. Do you have a good command of spoken English to fully follow the programme?

25. Are you willing and able to cover your own travel costs to attend the two in-person workshops?

Please upload your CV including your current position, a description of your role, and relevant previous work experience.

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