Free Sports Storytelling and
Content Creation Bootcamp

Bridge the gap between sports and the world

Join NEOM's intensive sports storytelling bootcamp
and learn from the best in the industry

The program is divided into two streams
covering all sports with a focus on football

  1. Sports Live Coverage
  2. Sports Journalism & Content Creation

The program will explore the following topics

  • Writing for digital media (mobile, web)
  • Sports storytelling in both text and video forms
  • Mobile production for mini documentaries
  • Interviewing skills (athletes, coaches, team officials, and fans)
  • Live coverage, moderating press conferences
  • Data analysis and infographics design
  • The business of sports
  • Media law and ethics

4 Weeks - Full-Time

October 20 - November 14, 2024

MAHD Sports Academy Riyadh

Mandatory Criteria

  • Applicant must be a Saudi National
  • Applicant must be between 20-35 years old
  • Applicants must be fluent in Arabic and able to communicate verbally in English
  • Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in media or sports related field
  • Clearly demonstrate an interest in journalism, sports media and content creation

The deadline for applications is September 24, 2024

This course is offered free of charge to successful applicants

Travel and accommodation will be provided for participants travelling from outside Riyadh