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Harriet Orrell, former senior reporter at the Eastern Daily Press, has been awarded the Paul Durrant Award for her outstanding performance in the NCTJ’s 2017-18 National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) exams.
Kim Fletcher, chairman of the NCTJ, has used the charity’s annual report to share his views about the big tech companies.
Tamara Siddiqui, a newly-qualified senior journalist from The News, Portsmouth, has won three out of four available awards for her outstanding performance in November’s NQJ exams.
Seventy-six per cent of trainees who sat the National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) exams in November achieved the qualification, bringing the results back in line with the November 2017 exams.
"Bother, blast, blimey. I wasn't going to mention the B word but, to be honest, there is no getting away from it. Bugger."
Joanne Butcher, chief executive of the NCTJ, opened the second day of the 2018 Journalism Skills Conference at Harlow College by introducing a panel that discussed how journalists sourced and covered some of 2018’s biggest stories.
The three top-performing journalists who are embarking on promising careers in the industry have been rewarded for their impressive exam results.
The best performing NCTJ-accredited centres have been presented with awards at the 2018 NCTJ Awards for Excellence gala dinner and ceremony.
Jonathan Baker, founding professor of journalism at the University of Essex, has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to journalism training and education with the 2019 NCTJ chairman’s award.
NCTJ chairman Kim Fletcher welcomed delegates to the 2018 Journalism Skills Conference on Thursday, 29 November, which took place at Harlow College in Essex – the oldest NCTJ centre.
The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and regional news publishers will work together to recruit, train and qualify around 80 additional community journalists.
A major research project exploring how the journalism industry has changed over the past six years has been published by the NCTJ.
The Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF), administered by the NCTJ, has launched its first formal mentoring scheme to support bursary recipients.
After receiving a record-breaking 329 entries, some 52 students, trainees, apprentices, journalists and course providers have been shortlisted in the NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2018.
"Never has it been more important to be a journalist. Never has it been more dangerous. And we’re not just talking war zones."
The NCTJ has appointed Alex Crawford, special correspondent for Sky News, as the charity’s first ever patron.
Bob Norris, who joined the Council in November 1968 and remained a director until 2006, has died aged 78.
Journalists, trainers and educators came together to learn innovative social media skills at the Facebook Journalism Project seminar 2018.
A 238-strong list of the most respected journalists, as nominated by journalists, is being revealed by the NCTJ.
Lynne Anderson, deputy chief executive of the News Media Association, the voice of UK national, regional and local news media, has been appointed as a director and trustee of the NCTJ.
More than 100 journalists, editors, educators and students attended today’s diversity in journalism seminar, which took part at Bloomberg’s London offices as part of its continuing support for the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF).
Three Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) recipients were presented with bursaries today as part of the annual celebratory event.
“High quality journalism depends on the availability of high quality journalists”, the NCTJ has said in its response to the Cairncross review call for evidence.
An audience of journalists, editors, employers and educators will join the National Council for the Training of Journalists on Thursday, 20 September at the 2018 diversity in journalism seminar.
The NCTJ is making radical changes to the assessments and structure of the National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) in response to changes in journalism, journalism training and the media.
Have you received your A-Level results? Were your results higher or lower than what you were expecting? Do you want to study journalism? If so, there are some great opportunities for you on NCTJ-accredited courses through clearing.
Four newly-qualified senior journalists have been congratulated by the exam moderator for achieving top marks in July’s NQJ exams.
Forty-seven per cent of trainees who sat the National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) exams in July achieved the qualification. This is the lowest pass rate since the NQJ was first sat in 2013.
The NCTJ is launching a campaign to signpost potential journalism students to accredited courses with spaces available through clearing.
The NCTJ’s flagship event, the Journalism Skills Conference, is to be hosted in Essex by one of the longest-standing journalism training centres in the UK – Harlow College.
After receiving an unprecedented number of applications, cohort two of the 2018 Journalism Diversity Fund, which is administered by the NCTJ, has concluded with the awarding of 25 bursaries.
A team of NCTJ staff members and supporters walked 15km to raise money for the Thomas Read bursary, helping people with disabilities train as journalists.
Three previous recipients of the Thomas Read bursary will be joining the NCTJ on Saturday, 4 August to raise money for the fund which helped them train as journalists.
The NCTJ and Facebook today held a ‘train the trainer’ webinar for heads of journalism, course leaders and tutors on all NCTJ-accredited courses.
For the third year running, the NCTJ has lent its support to the annual Shine School Media Awards, a national competition that aims to encourage and recognise young creative talent in secondary schools.
The Evening Standard, The Independent and Press Association (PA) have today announced a partnership to offer apprenticeships to encourage greater diversity in newsrooms.
On Saturday, 4 August, the Read family, Sky and other supporters will join the NCTJ in Essex for a sponsored walk to raise money for the Thomas Read bursary.
The 50th anniversary of Teeline shorthand was celebrated at this year’s NCTJ shorthand seminar, which took place today in London.
Nottingham Trent University student Alex McKenzie gave an inspirational address at this year’s NCTJ shorthand seminar, which took place today in London.
The launch of the 24th edition of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists was celebrated last night at a reception held at Middle Temple, London.
More than sixty years since the first edition, McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists remains the definitive media law guide for journalists and students alike. The 24th edition will be launched at a reception at Middle Temple on Wednesday, 6 June, and offers unrivalled practical guidance on a wide range of reporting situations.
The NCTJ is launching an award to recognise the outstanding work of individuals, educators and trainers, and employers who promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the media and training sector.
The 2018 NCTJ Awards for Excellence are open for entries from students, trainees, junior journalists and apprentices across the UK. The annual awards, which are free to enter, recognise and reward the achievements of talented individuals with promising journalism careers ahead of them.
Journalism course leaders and senior lecturers from across the UK joined the NCTJ today to learn about and discuss a new qualification in international journalism, which the NCTJ is developing.
"A good local paper is part of the area's community. It's where people turn to when they've suffered an injustice - and it's often the place where national stories break."
"Without that 'trusted' voice there is no-one distinguishing between facts and fiction - nor, crucially, holding those in power to account. I can't think of anything more important to society than sustaining that."
"One of the best things about working for a local paper is that there are so many opportunities to get involved with the community and to report how national issues are affecting your patch on a more detailed level."
"I enjoy the variety of the job - you really don’t know what you’ll be dealing with each day and I also enjoy making a difference, whether it be through our journalism or in promoting or supporting worthy causes."
As Local Newspaper Week begins today, the NCTJ is proud to support the campaign, run by Local Media Works.
"Local journalism is a great platform for communities, highlighting issues and celebrating achievements. We can make a difference to our communities, changing things for the better."
The NCTJ is changing its approach to accreditation to reflect changes in journalism and journalism qualifications, education and training.
A newly-qualified senior reporter for the Leamington Spa Courier has won two of the four awards available for his exceptional performance in the March National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) exams. Three of the four awards were won by City of Wolverhampton College alumni.
Fifty-five per cent of trainees who sat the National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) exams in March achieved the qualification. This is the lowest pass rate since the 49 per cent pass rate in July 2013.
"Prior to beginning this course I had been very nervous about my lack of experience in journalism but was determined to learn as much as possible as quickly as possible to ensure that I was useful in the newsroom. I chose to delve into the apprenticeship route because it ensures a direct step in the door."
Apprenticeships have been a core part of Archant’s recruitment drive since the NCTJ scheme launched in 2012. There is enormous value in leveraging the apprenticeship scheme because it opens doors to ambitious individuals looking to break into the industry while also creating huge benefits for our local newspaper titles.
"I was very fortunate to secure a place as an apprentice with my hometown paper, The Comet, within days of returning to the UK in September 2015 after living abroad for some years."
"I have spent the last two years as an apprentice journalist at Sky Sports News and upon completion of the course I was handed a full-time job at the company. I am now a multi-platform producer, which entails producing video and written content for digital platforms, as well as creating news bulletins for various clients around the world, including Sky News."
Following disruption to the National Qualification in Journalism examinations on Friday, 2 March, the NCTJ is pleased to confirm a special exam sitting will take place on Friday, 23 March at centres in Glasgow and Swindon.
"I started as an editorial apprentice at the KM Group in September 2014. I went straight from sixth into the newsroom at 18 years old, where I gained experience firstly in print at my local KM paper, then online, radio and my final stint was TV."
As National Apprenticeship Week 2018 begins on Monday, 5 March, the NCTJ is proud to support the campaign, co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service.
"It’s not easy getting into the media industry but apprenticeships have opened up opportunities for people from all backgrounds."
The National Council for the Training of Journalists is investing in a major piece of research to update its independent, comprehensive and up-to-date labour market information about journalists.
Due to adverse weather conditions, a small number of exam centres have been unable to open today affecting the opportunity for some candidates to sit the National Qualification in Journalism examinations.
An audience of 45 journalism student representatives from NCTJ-accredited course providers were in attendance at the 2018 student council gathering, held on Friday, 2 February at BBC Academy in Birmingham.
Eleven students have been rewarded for their hard work in the Diploma in Journalism exams after being presented with awards at the annual NCTJ Student Council meeting, which was hosted by BBC Academy Birmingham on Friday, 2 February.
Regional and national television journalist Nick Owen, currently presenter of BBC Midlands Today, will present the NCTJ diploma exam awards at the 2018 Student Council meeting at BBC Academy Birmingham on Friday, 2 February.
2018 marks fifty years since the invention of Teeline shorthand, the fundamental skill for journalists, and the NCTJ is celebrating Teeline’s golden anniversary with a number of activities throughout the year, including a special ‘Tee party’ celebration at the NCTJ’s annual shorthand seminar in June.
Regional and national television journalist Nick Owen, currently presenter of BBC Midlands Today, will present the NCTJ diploma exam awards at the 2018 Student Council meeting at BBC Academy Birmingham on Friday, 2 February.
Abigail Weaving, former senior reporter at the Saffron Walden Reporter, has been awarded the Paul Durrant Award for her outstanding performance in the NCTJ’s 2016-17 National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) exams.
