A cat’s meow can be very annoying for many owners and it is generally done to get the result that they want, like many other behaviors.  In your kitten’s case, it sounds like it wants to be held.  In other cases, it may be hungry or uncomfortable.  Working on training a kitten can be difficult and their behaviors set in quickly.  However, before approaching behavior therapy, you should first make sure your new kitten has a proper check and ensures there are no underlying issues causing your kittens discomfort.  Here is a good overview of getting started with a new kitten:  https://www.vetbabble.com/cats/getting-started-cats/how-to-care-for-a-kitten/

Once a vet has given you the okay and all vaccines and preventatives have been taken care of, you might find it useful to only give your kitten attention when it stops meowing and reward your kitten when it is not meowing.  Here are some additional tips on training your kitten as well:  https://www.vetbabble.com/cats/behavior-and-training/basic-cat-training/