New campaign from the NCTJ seeks to increase number of Gen Z journalists
Research commissioned by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) showed declining youth interest in the profession.
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ITN announced as new Journalism Diversity Fund supporter
ITN, which includes ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, has joined more than 20 organisations as a backer of the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF), helping make a career in journalism more accessible for a wider range of candidates. ITN has…
NCTJ publishes Annual Report highlighting commitment to quality, trust and diversity in journalism
This year’s Annual Report underscores the NCTJ’s dedication to attracting, qualifying, and developing outstanding journalists from all walks of life during a period of significant change for the industry. Joanne Forbes, NCTJ chief executive, says the charity’s reach, influence and…
NCTJ partners with CNN and Journalists’ Charity to offer exclusive paid internships for Journalism Diversity Fund recipients
Four aspiring journalists are taking their first steps into a world-leading newsroom, after being selected for a six-month paid internships at CNN London. Carolyn Conway, Charlotte Reck, Lucinda Dodd and Alanah Hammond are all recipients of the NCTJ’s Journalism Diversity…
NCTJ launches latest Diversity in Journalism report at 2025 Inclusion in Journalism conference
The NCTJ has published its latest Diversity in Journalism report, revealing the state of representation across the journalism workforce and highlighting the progress still needed. The report was launched at the 2025 Inclusion in Journalism conference, underlining the importance of…
Industry leaders explore the future of inclusion in journalism at NCTJ conference
Journalists, students, trainers and media representatives from across the UK gathered at Bloomberg in London for the NCTJ inclusion in journalism conference, which celebrated 20 years of the Journalism Diversity Fund and explored the challenges facing journalists today.
Lincoln pupils win NCTJ Into Journalism competition
Pupils from Cleethorpes Academy and John Spendluffe Technology College, Alford, have been named winners of this year’s Into Journalism competition for a project delivered through the University of Lincoln as part of the NCTJ’s outreach initiative. A highly commended award…
NCTJ partners with the Financial Times to broaden access to journalism careers
The NCTJ has partnered with the Financial Times (FT) to launch a new training programme, giving 15 aspiring journalists the opportunity to study for the NCTJ’s Certificate in Foundation Journalism (CFJ) through the newly established FT School…
NCTJ and Warner Bros. Discovery partner to deliver WBD Press Academy
The NCTJ has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to deliver WBD Press Academy, a journalism training programme designed to provide opportunities for individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system. Following a successful six-week pilot programme in 2024,…
