Decision details

PCC - Funding for Media Cubs

Decision Maker: Director for Police, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Media cubs work with young people who are interested in becoming journalists or have a passion for social issues across GM. The GM VRU have previously worked with Media Cubs on a series of Communications and Engagement content, covering;
The criminal justice system
Policing
Interviews with the Deputy Mayor and partners of the GM VRU

The above services will focus on key GM VRU organised events such as the Hope Hack event (14th October 2022), as well as provide blog and video content on topics that are of interest to YPs across GM.

Decision:

The GM VRU is seeking to award Media Cubs £2800 to deliver the following:

3 virtual interviews/press conferences with a write up of each. Facilitated by one Media Cubs leader. Full video plus three clips for social media.
3 in person events; working with young people involved in the event to upskill them as reporters:
• One virtual preparation session ahead of each event to meet and train new reporters in the basics: interviewing, planning interview questions, script planning etc
• Two leaders attending the event 1 hour early to prep the media squad to use the equipment.
• Supporting up to six young people to host a media HQ at each event and film, present and interview attendees.
• Edited YouTube video with three snippet videos for social media.

Publication date: 10/10/2022

Date of decision: 09/09/2022