A+E Networks’ Factual Studio Partners With Reel Works For New Production & Editing Career Accelerator; Inaugural Class To Engage In A Bespoke Curriculum And On The Job Training

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EXCLUSIVE: A+E Networks today announced a new career training program that will further opportunity and BIPOC representation in the industry and underscores the media group’s unwavering commitment to DEI initiatives.

The Career Accelerator from A+E Factual Studios, launched in collaboration with Reel Works and their MediaMKRS workforce development program, welcomes an inaugural class of eight trainees to receive on-the-job experience and learn through a custom curriculum created by A+E.

Reel Works’ MediaMKRS program aims to diversify the media landscape and create equitable solutions to barriers to entry into the entertainment industry by training and credentialing early-career professionals. “We know the value of having many perspectives in all projects, but underrepresented communities,including persons of color, have historically lacked exposure to production and post-production rolesresulting in extremely limited diversity across these teams, industry-wide” said Sharon Scott, President of A+E Factual Studios. “By creating our own curriculum and real-world opportunities, we are providingboth access and training for the roles of associate producers and assistant editors.

We hope to expandthe pool of qualified candidates, creating career opportunities to highlight unique points of view.” The 12-week program aims to provide trainees with the tools for successful careers in production andeditorial roles – with a focus on unscripted content – and will consist of in-person training, virtuallearning, and on-the-job experience for the eight candidates who have exhibited interest in assistanteditor or associate producer roles and have been identified by Reel Works as high-potential early-careercreatives. “Our collaboration