The MPP Vision
The Media Producing Program was created by Mr. DuJuan A. McCoy inspired by his participation in the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcast Leadership Program with the vision to introduce more individuals into the leadership ranks in newsrooms across America. As the first known program of its kind, it aims to make an impact by offering varied perspectives on how news is produced and presented to communities.
JPMORGAN CHASE, CIRCLE CITY BROADCASTING, IVY TECH INDIANAPOLIS AND DUJUAN AND TINA MCCOY FOUNDATION CREATE MULTICULTURAL MEDIA PRODUCING PROGRAM
INDIANAPOLIS – September 21, 2022 – DuJuan McCoy, Owner, President, and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting (parent company of WISH-TV and MyINDY-TV 23) today announced that JPMorgan Chase, Circle City Broadcasting, Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, and the DuJuan and Tina McCoy Foundation will create a one-year certificate program for news and media producers.
This partnership will enable Ivy Tech Community College to become the first known college in the country to create a one-year certificate program (two semesters; 21-31 credit hours) for news and media producers called the Multicultural Media Producing Program, or MMPP.
The MMPP will be open to all students of all backgrounds with an emphasis on ensuring multicultural diversity and accessibility for underserved individuals. Beginning in January 2023, the first cohort of 20 students will be selected as the program’s inaugural class, and the second group of 20 will follow in the fall of 2023. The DuJuan and Tina McCoy Foundation will provide annual scholarships to selected individuals of MMPP based on need and a one-page essay on why they would like to enter the program.
The program’s curriculum will be customized and align with the Certificate/Associate Degree in Professional Communication. Students will be part of a program that provides not only the academic curriculum but wraparound support and hands-on practical experiences in partnership with Circle City Broadcasting at the Circle City Broadcasting headquarters in Indianapolis, where the company produces more than 80 hours of live news and programming weekly.
JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase’s $150,000 philanthropic investment into the Multicultural Media Producing Program will help create pathways for work-based learning opportunities for high school and community college students.
“Diversity in the workforce creates a competitive advantage – and is especially impactful in media organizations
where a broad range of ideas and perspectives strengthens our culture,” said Christina Moungey, Indiana & Ohio
Region Manager for JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking. “This investment to create the Multicultural Media
Producing Program supports organizations that provide young leaders with a pathway toward a successful career, and is an example of how our firm’s $30 billion racial equity commitment to help close the racial wealth gap touches down in Indianapolis.”
Circle City Broadcasting
The Circle City Broadcasting news leadership team will become adjunct professors for the program as well as offer regular practical application to the program via its Statewide News Network facilities located in Indianapolis, Indiana at stations WISH-TV and WNDY-TV. MMPP will primarily focus on newscast producing but offer additional guidance and instruction in producing specials and TV show production.
dujuan and tina mccoy foundation
The DuJuan and Tina McCoy Foundation works to uplift communities by creating public service campaigns, funding impactful programs, awarding scholarships, and partnering with nonprofits dedicated to making a positive difference. The foundation will provide annual scholarships to selected individuals of MMPP based on need and a one-page essay on why they would like to enter the program.
“We believe this program can grow to be one of the most effective means to introduce more individuals into the leadership ranks in newsrooms across America while impacting communities by offering varied perspectives on how news is delivered and presented and produced. We believe that this program can become a model for other colleges and broadcasting companies in America.”
For more information:
Circle City broadcasting
Katie Cox | 317.956.8505 | Katie.Cox@wishtv.com
DuJuan and Tina McCoy Foundation
DuJuan McCoy | 317.956.8863 | Contact@dujuanandtina.org