Ours is an age of global communication in which countless moments of human existence are either spent with, or at least confronted by, the different processes of the mass media. – Pope John Paul II, The Rapid Development, 2005
Benefits for Members
1. MEDIAtions – Our Communications Journal Beginning January, 2010
TCMA offers a subscription-based Online Magazine – MEDIAtions, which will keep you abreast of the latest in technology and their influence upon the Church and her mission in the real world. This online magazine will not only report on the new technologies but reflect the new technologies by allowing interactive response.
2. TCMA Job Bank Online by May 2010
The new media is bringing new opportunities for those who desire to be on the cutting edge of technology. TCMA will be listing jobs, available freelance projects, and career openings both inside Catholic media as well as outside.
3. TCMA Certification Program Beginning September 2010
The Catholic Media Association Certification Program provides members with the opportunity, through comprehensive study, practics and continuing education, to receive certification as a “Certified Religious Media Specialist.”
The costs for certification will be modest. A customized curriculum will be designed for each member who desires to apply for certification.
4. Access to the Member Directory for TCMA
TCMA will maintain an online searchable directory of members. You will be able to develop communities and affiliations within the association.
5. Free TCMA – Webinars for TCMA members only
TCMA will host online webinar for members. Each program will feature members and special guests on topics concerning the new media as well as its application within our Catholic faith.
6. Discounts for Paid TCMA Webinars
Special Educational Webinars will also periodically be feature at a cost. These webinars, featuring major voices in the world of technology and the media, will be available to the general public for a fee. Members will receive a significant discount to attend these webinars.
7. Website Templates from TCMA member Catholic Online
Web hosting and web templates are being made available to members of TCMA through a partnership with one of its member organizations, Catholic Online.
8. Access to aggregated content from one of our member organizations, Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
Catholic Online, the largest Catholic integrated media network in the world, is offering all content and resources royalty-free for TCMA members.
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