The International Media Academy (IMA) is a Berlin-based organization working at the intersection of journalism, media development, and international cooperation.
IMA develops training, mentoring, exchange, and capacity-building formats in collaboration with partners across different regions. Our work is shaped by local needs, professional standards, and long-term cooperation.
Our approach
IMA works through close cooperation with local partners, trainers, experts, and media professionals. Each program is shaped by the political, social, and media context of the region.
People behind IMA
IMA brings together project managers, trainers, journalists, media experts, and local partners. Our team coordinates international projects and works with experts who bring regional and professional knowledge into each program.
Jasper Funck
Founder & Managing Director
Jasper leads IMA’s strategic development, partnerships, and international cooperation projects. He works with partners, institutions, and experts to design media development programs tailored to specific regional contexts.
Maria Rudenko
Project & Communications Manager
Maria supports project coordination, communication, and digital visibility at IMA. Her work connects project management, content development, social media, and partner communication across international media projects.
Trainers & experts
IMA works with trainers, journalists, media experts, researchers, and local partner organizations to build project teams tailored to each region, topic, and format.
Donors
Let’s develop meaningful media projects together.
For cooperation, training requests, or media development projects, get in touch with IMA.