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Hugo Thiphaine is a graduate of EJCAM and holder of a Master degree second year "Data, Information, Communication and Digital content". Prior to this diploma, he completed a Bachlor degree in Information-Communication, followed by a Master degree first year in "Communication and digital content".
Hugo Thiphaine is a creator of SEO/SXO-optimised WordPress websites, and over the years has developed multiple skills in digital strategies: web design, creation and management of e-commerce sites. A WordPress and SEO trainer for several agencies, Hugo Thiphaine also teaches at EJCAM.
 

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Azzeddine Ahmed-Chaouch: a desire for change

Portrait by Héloïse Drouet, a student in the Journalism Master's program, as part of the course taught by David Courbet (journalist-editor at AFP's Marseille office).

Azzeddine Ahmed Chaouch, head of EJCAM's television specialisation and an EJCAM alumnus, is in the midst of a professional transition and aspires to greater freedom.
At the other end of the line, the hubbub and muffled voice of Azzeddine Ahmed-Chaouch. He was working in a café in the capital. The journalist is in the midst of a professional transition. After graduating from EJCAM in 2006, he has been doing "hard news" for 17 years. His thoughts on his career have already matured. At 41, he is driven by a desire to do other things, and this is the first subject he tackles: "I want to do things that are more in-depth, more advanced, to put myself in danger too, to learn something else, to tell stories in a different way, to explore new narratives [...]. Concerning video-documentary: the long format allows me to work on subjects for several months, so I can dig deeper and tell stories differently from the daily news. I have more freedom to do things I like. In a nutshell? It's impossible to sum up his job. He searches and searches again, several times, to find the right one. "Words are important," he says, casually, a little later in the discussion. "Yes, you can say that: under contract with several media. He's no longer bound by exclusive contracts, he has regained his freedom. 
He quickly mentions the project he's been working on for over a year: L'arabe dans le poste, a 1.5-hour documentary that traces "the history of North African immigration through TV, images and representation". The journalist was interested in the subject, as it had been little explored. "It seemed essential to me at this point in my life, in my career, to make a good film," he laughs. He laughs, "Well, I think it's beautiful. He laughs often, joking to discreetly suggest that he doesn't take himself too seriously, while retaining his seriousness. But the documentary is also about Azzeddine Ahmed-Chaouch. [I'm always reminded that I'm of Algerian origin", and have been for a long time. His parents were born in Tébessa, Algeria, and came to France in the late 1970s. In kindergarten, he had bad handwriting, and the teacher summoned his mother, thinking he was writing in Arabic. His desire to speak out and give his voice to those concerned was not always his driving force. At first, he kept quiet so that his legitimacy was not born of victimisation. But today, he is confident of his strength and the recognition of his work. 
Azzeddine Ahmed-Chaouch grew up in the Paris suburbs. He watched the newspaper with his father, Tintin, police investigation serials, and dreamed of being a journalist. His parents would have preferred him to be a doctor. Today, they're happy and hold no grudges. Very close to them, he sees them regularly. Affection rings out in his voice when he talks about them, joking with tenderness, teasing. At university, he took a DEUG in law, then a degree in political science, before moving to the city of Marseille. A love affair that continues to this day. He absolutely loves the city: "the sea, the living environment, the sun. People [in Marseille] know how to live better. Quicker to identify himself with the city's sporting rather than political life, he is quick to point out: "I'm not originally from Marseille, but I'm an OM supporter all the same". Perhaps one day he'll be able to move back in.
After graduating in 2006, the young student won a summer fixed-term contract at the France 2 office. He was then hired by Le Parisien, where he stayed for 3 years. He covered the news, then took charge of the web video service, and finally the political service, where he covered the far right and Jean-Marie Le Pen. Although he defines himself as having humanist affinities, he feels that the job has made him cynical about politics. In 2009, he helped create M6's 19h45 before moving to Canal+. He arrived at Quotidien in 2016. The journalist is grateful to EJCAM and recalls that the atmosphere within his promotion was tinged with discontent: "It's really a common thing we all had to think that the grass is greener elsewhere. In fact, there's everything you need to succeed at school." For him, the school system is beneficial because it is more egalitarian, once the school is integrated. He sums it up soberly: "if you work well, manage to land internships or fixed-term contracts, your career is launched." In 2023, he made his first appearance at EJCAM as head of the television specialisation. To young journalists: be obsessed with factual accuracy; never give up; and, of course, love people. He likes to poke fun at his poncifics, but in reality he's quite serious: "You have to like human contact of any kind, whether it's in a minister's office or in a bistro with the boss". That's what will make the difference.

Timeline:
1982: born in Thiais, Val-de-Marne
2004-2006: studies at EJCAM
2016: joins Quotidien
November 14, 2023: release of the documentary L'arabe dans le poste
 

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"In 2014, I joined EJCAM in Master 1 CCN-G to complete my academic career, which had mainly focused on digital communication until then.

This training enabled me to consolidate my knowledge in digital, exploring various fields related to communication such as benchmarking, brand positioning and usage foresight...I also had the opportunity to go on an academic exchange to Montreal for 5 months, where I obtained a Master's degree in Science, Technology and Society. This experience was invaluable, as it enabled me to broaden my horizons and acquire complementary skills that are now essential in my current professional field, human resources.

In short, the CCN-G Master's program enabled me to develop interpersonal communication, project management and problem-solving skills, all of which are essential in my current role as an HR transformation consultant.

If you're looking for a training program that combines a solid foundation in digital communication with opportunities to explore and develop complementary skills, I highly recommend you consider EJCAM!"