Day one: Thursday, 28 November
University of Sunderland St Peter's Campus, David Puttnam Media Centre
| 11.30 | Registration |
| 12.00 | Lunch |
| 13.15 | Welcome Kim Fletcher, chairman, NCTJ |
| 13.20 | Opening address Lee Hall, head of school of media and communications, University of Sunderland |
| 13.30 | The Community News Project: how the new breed of reporters are making waves in the community Delving into how the project has changed communities and newsrooms. We hear from community reporters about the stories they are most proud of, as well as an editor, training provider and Facebook representative on how the scheme is progressing. Chaired by Joy Yates, editorial director, JPIMedia North East Sian Cox-Brooker, strategic partner manager, news, Facebook Rakeem Hyatt, community reporter, Birmingham Live Natasha Meek, community reporter, Bradford Telegraph and Argus Miriam Phillips, lecturer in journalism, Bournemouth University James Vukmirovic, community reporter, Express and Star |
| 14.30 | The future of sport journalism in a digital age Exploring how digital developments have transformed sports reporting, including engagement with fans and audiences and how technology has changed these relationships. Chaired by John Price, BA (Hons) sports journalism programme leader, University of Sunderland Luke Bidwell, content and communications executive – cricket, Lancashire Cricket Club Martha Kelner, sports correspondent, Sky News Charlie Methven, executive director, Sunderland A.F.C Joe Nicholson, digital sports specialist, Sunderland Echo |
| 15.30 | Refreshments |
| 16.00 | Keeping resilient and understanding personal safety Dealing with how to stay resilient against online trolls, looking after mental health, safeguarding and not letting anxiety get in the way of finding the story. Chaired by Abbie Scott, deputy managing editor, Financial Times Andy Commins, staff photographer, Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror Adam Crafton, reporter, The Athletic Amy Fenton, chief reporter, The Mail Elizabeth Pears, news editor, BuzzFeed |
| 16.45 | Session close and coaches to Hilton Garden Inn hotel |
| Awards for Excellence at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland | |
| 18.00 | Optional tour of the Stadium of Light |
| 18.30 | Drinks reception |
| 18.45 | Q&A with Kevin Maguire, associate editor, Daily Mirror |
| 19.45 | Awards for Excellence gala dinner and ceremony |
| Accredited journalism course performance awards Awards for Excellence 2019 Chairman's award for an outstanding contribution to journalism training |
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| 23.00 | Close |
Day two: Friday, 29 November
Hope Street Xchange, 1-3 Hind Street, Sunderland
| 09.00 | Registration and refreshments |
| 09.20 | Welcome Laura Adams, vice-chairman, NCTJ |
| 09.30 | Social and mobile video journalism: storytelling with a smartphone Exploring new skills in the world of social and mobile video journalism, including strategies surrounding video content and how to engage audiences on different platforms. Chaired by Jenny Wotherspoon, video journalism lecturer, University of Sunderland Sarah Gough, multimedia producer, Channel 4 News Kristian Johnson, live news reporter, Leeds Live Tom Platt, digital editor, Reuters Video News Simone Stewart, digital video producer, BBC News |
| 10.30 | The power of podcasting Focusing on the importance of podcasts in the changing face of journalism, how to connect with and draw in listeners and tips and skills for a successful podcast. Chaired by Richard Berry, senior lecturer, University of Sunderland Emma Casson, freelance producer Georgia Coan, podcast producer, BBC News Peter Murray, journalism lecturer and producer of the Bang To Rights podcast, Manchester Metropolitan University Andrew Musgrove, host, Everything is Black and White podcast |
| 11.15 | Refreshments |
| 11.45 | The new jobs landscape for NCTJ graduates Examining the varied roles of NCTJ graduates, the results from the survey into students’ job destinations and how the skills gained in their training are used in their careers. We will also discuss the relevance of the diploma in today’s industry. Chaired by Lee Hall, head of the school of media and communications, University of Sunderland Rebecca Connolly, account manager, O Communications Elliot Jessett, digital content manager, Baltic Triangle CIC Abbas Panjwani, writer and researcher, Full Fact Emily Parker, social media executive, tombola Eve Powers, digital communications officer, Diocese of Manchester |
| 12.45 | Networking lunch |
| 14.00 | Close |
