Working for the NCTJ
The NCTJ has a dedicated team of staff based in a converted granary in the lovely north Essex village of Newport, nr Saffron Walden. We have a friendly working environment with a team-working and goal-orientated culture. Everyone is very committed to the organisation’s values, achieving high standards and implementing new ways of working. All staff are flexible in their approach and adaptable to change. As a charity, we are cost conscious and efficient. We take great care over recruitment and training as we regard our staff as vital to our success. The NCTJ is an equal opportunities employer and is an Investor in People.
We also employ examiners and rely on volunteers who are committed to professional journalism and our charitable activities. Please see the related document for further information.
Current vacancies:
JOURNALISM DIVERSITY INTERN
The NCTJ is to recruit a journalism intern to administer, promote and develop the Journalism Diversity Fund.
There will also be an opportunity to write for the website, press releases and other projects where the intern can develop journalism skills and contacts.
Applicants, who must have completed, or be about to complete, an NCTJ accredited course or distance learning programme successfully, will have a demonstrable interest in diversity and understand its importance to the future of journalism.
In return we will offer a trainee level salary and further journalism training, development and networking opportunities. The internship is designed to help the successful candidate develop a career in journalism.
The intern will be based at the NCTJ’s offices in Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex.
It is expected that the internship will commence in June 2012 for up to six months.
Candidates must be bright, flexible, professional, proactive, hard working, organised, confident and willing to listen and learn. Good administration and IT skills are essential.
Applications from those who have not completed an NCTJ-accredited course or NCTJ distance learning programme will NOT be considered.
Closing date: Friday, 4 May 2012
Further information can be found here and at http://www.journalismdiversityfund.com
NCTJ examiners
The NCTJ is looking to recruit individuals with an experienced journalistic background to join our team of examiners.
If you are interested in helping to ensure journalism training standards are maintained in line with current industry requirements and can give us a commitment to provide a worthwhile service to young trainees, then we would like to hear from you.
Examiners are provided guidance and training and there is a comprehensive support network throughout our marking teams. Led by chief examiners, you will mark sample scripts and be given a mentor to guide you through the marking process.
Liaising with our senior exams controller, scripts will be allocated to you with a completion deadline. Moderators ensure consistency of standards across all markers and will provide you with constructive feedback each time you mark.
Fees are paid for marking and payment depends on the level and number of scripts you mark.
Key skills required to be an effective examiner are:
Attention to detail
Speed and accuracy
Good organisational skills
Concentration and rigour
Patience
Consistency
NCTJ requirements include:
Evidence of high journalistic standards
Preferably NCTJ qualified
Reference from a senior working editor
If you would like to be considered please email your CV to Lyn Jones, Head of Qualifications at lyn.jones@nctj.com
Confirmation of appointment is subject to a telephone interview and satisfactory completion of a sample marking exercise.
Contact: Lyn Jones
Tel: 01799 544939
lyn.jones@nctj.com
- Related
- Information for examiners and volunteers (PDF, 29.50 Kb)
