Seongdong-gu, Training Social Media Video Editing Experts

Recruiting 20 Young Participants for 'Social Media Video Editors Network' Until the 19th... 144 Hours of Online and Offline Training in Both Semesters, Free Adobe CC Account, Laptop, and Editing Space Provided

'Social Media Video Editors Network'

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Won-oh) is recruiting 20 young participants by the 19th of this month to train experts capable of working in all aspects of video production, including planning, filming, and editing.

In an era where social media is essential, the demand for video content production from social venture companies and related market growth continues to rise in line with the non-face-to-face trend.

In the Seongsu-dong area, a knowledge industry center town has been formed, centered on the largest social venture valley nationwide, which expanded from 12 companies in 2014 to 339 companies in 2020, and startups in the information and communication technology sector.

Additionally, in June last year, the video production studio "Studio Seongsu" was established within the Social Venture Hub Center to support social venture companies by providing free video production services.

On the other hand, despite the rapid growth of the video content market and the steadily increasing demand for video editors, as a newly emerging occupation, there is a lack of understanding of the working environment that requires long hours from video editors, leading to growing voices demanding rights for these workers.

Accordingly, the district plans to train professional personnel capable of working in all aspects of video production and to closely link employment and entrepreneurship by supporting job placement and cooperative establishment centered on outstanding trainees.

Moreover, the education program includes labor-related training such as contract drafting in addition to technical education, aiming to prevent cases of 'editing fee undercutting' caused by the absence of standardized regulations and editing fee rates, thereby protecting the rights of editors.

This year's program will be conducted in two halves. The first half runs from March to June, covering all areas from filming and editing to portfolio creation, with a 144-hour curriculum. Considering the COVID-19 situation, theoretical education will be conducted online, and practical training will be held day and night at the Sageun media sharing space.

Participants will be provided free access to one Adobe CC account, laptops, and editing spaces. After completing the training, support will be provided to help them become independent video editing professionals through employment at related workplaces and the establishment of platform cooperatives.

The participation fee is 150,000 KRW, which will be fully refunded upon achieving an attendance rate of 80% or higher.

Applications are open from February 1 to February 19, and anyone aged 19 to 39 can apply. Twenty participants will be selected through screening.

Applications can be submitted via email (tidyo@v1365.or.kr). Detailed information about the training schedule, curriculum, and application documents can be found on the official blog or the Seongdong-gu Office website announcement section.

Jeong Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, stated, “As the media market expands and interest in video producers grows, the demand for editors is also increasing. The district aims to nurture high-quality professionals so that young people can find employment and start businesses in this industry, providing various opportunities during difficult times.”

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