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There is no one way to become a journalist

Catriona Aitken, digital journalist, BBC Wales News and NCTJ ambassador stresses that there is no one way to become a journalist to young people looking to break into the industry and talks about her experiences with the NCTJ in a…

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NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2026 open for entries

The NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by Reuters, are now open for entries from students, trainee and apprentice journalists across the UK. Free to enter, the annual awards recognise the achievements of talented individuals with promising journalism careers ahead of…

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