Mediaweek has partnered with the IMAA to launch Project Next, an initiative that aims to support people navigating career transitions by spotlighting their skills and experiences.
As the entire industry grapples with widespread redundancies, Project Next will feature talent profiles, showcasing individuals’ expertise in an effort to assist people in landing their next role.
Mediaweek will also continue to post the latest industry opportunities to the ‘Jobs’ tab on its website, powered by Advertising Industry Careers.
The page draws from AIC’s career hub, which aims to serve as the go-to destination for careers, training, and job information across the advertising, media, and creative industries and to help people make informed decisions about their next career move.
In addition to Project Next, the IMAA is offering further support through several initiatives:
The Resume Register: Boost your visibility by submitting your resume to be included in a directory accessible to media owners and agencies.
Partnerships with Media Vendors: LinkedIn Australia has donated 12-month LinkedIn Premium Subscriptions valued at $14,000 to support individuals looking for work. The subscriptions provide access to features that can help in both job searching and networking.
As well as LinkedIn, MAARS, a leading talent acquisition service that covers the eastern seaboard of Australia, is offering IMAA members or their suppliers a free of charge session to review or assist with resumes or LinkedIn positioning statements.
Professional Learning: The IMAA Academy aims to address the skills crisis in the industry, level the playing field for independent media agencies, upskill staff for future indie agency success and attract talent to the sector. The eLearning platform offers courses tailored by industry experts to meet the needs of media professionals.
Each of the Academy modules is IMAA certified, with participants receiving a course badge once they successfully complete an exam for each course.
Sam Buchanan, CEO of the IMAA said: “The IMAA is delighted to partner with Mediaweek to introduce Project Next, which will enable those who have been impacted by the tightening of the media sector and ongoing cost of living pressure for consumers, achieve their next career goal.
“We are committed to taking action to support our media colleagues who currently find themselves looking for work, by launching several initiatives designed to showcase the available talent available in the market and Project Next is a fantastic way to bring this to life.”
If you’re interested in any of these opportunities, please contact [email protected].
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Top image: Sam Buchanan