Decision Maker: Director for Police, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
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.
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