2026

Salford Media Club

By The Reporters’ Academy

 

MediaCity Experience

Salford Media Club

 

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Salford Media Club by The Reporters’ Academy 

The Reporters’ Academy hosts Salford Media club, every Monday evening 4.30 to 6.30pm at MediaCity. Young people come together and get hands-on making podcasts and films, young people with an interest in the world of media take part in masterclasses, and receive mentoring from media professionals.

Young people receive support with CVs, interviews, and career pathways, and produce cool media content that gives local residents a voice and strengthens neighbourhood connections.

We recruit participants through schools, social housing organisations, youth services and across social media – always ensuring the opportunities are fully funded. 

This project builds on The Reporters’ Academy’s proven success. Our previous Media Traineeship achieved a 79% progression into creative industry roles. The Salford Media Club targets 14-21 year olds at the crucial stage for shaping their aspirations. By the end, participants have portfolios, professional networks, and confidence that lasts. The Salford Media Club breaks down barriers, unlocks potential, and shows young people from Greater Manchester that MediaCity and their future is within reach.

 

 

 

 

Testimonials

What They Say About Us

"Amazing.

Captured the spirit"

Just wanted to say from a personal perspective, the films produced were amazing and really captured the spirit of each of ...
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Alex Langhorn
Educational Opportunities Coordinator Trafford Council

"Amazing.

Captured the spirit"

Just wanted to say from a personal perspective, the films produced were amazing and really captured the spirit of each of the young people represented. It was clear to see the positive impact making them had on the young people themselves and the audience who viewed them. Always a privilege to work with the Reporters Academy.  
Alex Langhorn
Educational Opportunities Coordinator Trafford Council

"Friendly and professional"

The Reporters' Academy has a friendly and professional atmosphere, and has helped our son in choosing a career... It has helped him gain a BBC Apprenticeship, and has increased his confidence, and...
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Parents of a participant

"Friendly and professional"

The Reporters' Academy has a friendly and professional atmosphere, and has helped our son in choosing a career ... It has helped him gain a BBC Apprenticeship, and has increased his confidence, and matured him personally…. The Reporters' Academy has a great development programme, and gives so many opportunities to young people.
Parents of a participant

"My confidence has skyrocketed"

This has been the best week of my life
Young person
Participant from The King's Trust

"My confidence has skyrocketed"

This has been the best week of my life
Young person
Participant from The King's Trust

"Doors have opened!"

It’s been amazing. I’m blessed to have had this experience, working with a team full of friendly faces.... It’s been an experience you can’t buy and one that will help me on my...
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Phil

"Doors have opened!"

It’s been amazing. I’m blessed to have had this experience, working with a team full of friendly faces.... It’s been an experience you can’t buy and one that will help me on my way to bigger and better things in journalism. Doors have opened!
Phil

"Massive further steps"

I know he found it fantastic and it has given him a lot more extra confidence. He appreciated Glyn's advise and though he is a very quiet boy lacking in confidence...
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James
Parent

"Massive further steps"

I know he found it fantastic and it has given him a lot more extra confidence.  He appreciated Glyn's advise and though he is a very quiet boy lacking in confidence through his speech issues, he has taken massive further steps.  
James
Parent

"Self-esteem, employability & media skills"

Reporters Academy has worked with our vulnerable cohort aged 14 plus around self-esteem, employability and media skills. This has looked like dedicated groups of young people attending sessions...
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Sarah Hall
Specialist intervention Teacher Tameside Virtual school for Cared for children.

"Self-esteem, employability & media skills"

Reporters Academy has worked with our vulnerable cohort  aged 14 plus around self-esteem, employability and media skills. This has looked like dedicated groups of young people attending sessions over several terms, individuals supporting outside of school hours at events, Young LAC (looked after children) using their media skills to capture the LAC events/ youth voice and also bespoke packages where appropriate.  The team work in a way that above all includes the Young person in the process and with some of young LAC this has had a significant impact on school attendance, engagement and self-worth. It has  also opened the eyes of the young people involved to alternative careers and educational opportunities.  The actual programme of including the young people in such a relevant professional experience cannot be minimised as this is a chance that mainly occurs when young people are fortunate enough to enjoy either parental or school dedication that is not a luxury  of our cohort. Katy and Glynn are fantastic in responding to their individual needs and offering unique solutions to any barriers that present themselves. The young people can get hands on and the pace at which the information is shared and challenges offered works well for our young people. This has led to some memorable interview moments with the general public and demonstrated that when high expectations are the norm, supported by Glynn and Katy, young people can achieve.   
Sarah Hall
Specialist intervention Teacher Tameside Virtual school for Cared for children.

"New things & fun"

Just wanted to say that I had an amazing time on the media team, and the experience has made me think about doing it as a job in the ...
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Emily
Pathway Training Participant

"New things & fun"

Just wanted to say that I had an amazing time on the media team, and the experience has made me think about doing it as a job in the future. Thank you for the new things you all taught me and making the experience really fun.  
Emily
Pathway Training Participant

"Fantastic support and inspiration"

Thank you for all the fantastic support and inspiration you have given to the Cheshire East cared for children group, for the way in which you recognise each and every individual young ...
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Liz
Headteacher

"Fantastic support and inspiration"

Thank you for all the fantastic support and inspiration you have given to the Cheshire East cared for children group, for the way in which you recognise each and every individual young person, their strengths and needs, for sharing so much of your knowledge and experience and for all your warmth and friendship. Working with you all has been a highlight of my professional - and personal - life.
Liz
Headteacher

"Exciting and innovative"

This is one of the most exciting and innovative projects I have come across. At its core is the use of sport to foster engagement in learning by young people; but it's about ...
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George Herbert
Former Deputy Director of Education, Trafford Council

"Exciting and innovative"

This is one of the most exciting and innovative projects I have come across. At its core is the use of sport to foster engagement in learning by young people; but it's about so much more! Raising self-esteem, team building, providing unrivalled opportunities to gain technical experience and to grow in confidence gives youngsters a real sense of achievement which enables them to grow beyond their expectations.
George Herbert
Former Deputy Director of Education, Trafford Council

"Over 10 years ago"

The Reporters' Academy has been responsible for much of my personal and professional development since I got involved as a young volunteer over 10 years ago. As well as building my ...
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Alice
The Reporters’ Academy Alumni

"Over 10 years ago"

The Reporters' Academy has been responsible for much of my personal and professional development since I got involved as a young volunteer over 10 years ago. As well as building my practical skills and opening up opportunities I never would have available to me otherwise, working with TRA has built my confidence and interpersonal skills and enabled me to feel comfortable in both creative and professional environments. TRA works with many young people but gives each individual the attention they need to develop in the direction they want to. For me this meant moving from experience with sports reporting, to mentoring other young people, to eventually running my own social action project as a paid member of staff. I now run my own videography social enterprise and community journalism co-op, as well as deliver training in community organising across the country, and am certain that I would not be doing what I am now without the support and opportunities afforded to me by TRA. The work they do is invaluable!  
Alice
The Reporters’ Academy Alumni