Specialist bursaries awarded to six Journalism Diversity Fund recipients
Six Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) recipients have been awarded specialist bursaries as they begin their NCTJ training.
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Community reporters cover memories, events and local links to the Queen as nation pays tribute
The Queen’s death was news of international significance, but was also a prominent moment that came close to home as communities around the UK expressed their grief and gratitude. As people came together to pay tribute to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch,…
The LGBTQ+ Journalism Network: a platform for change
Oxford Mail digital journalist Sophie Perry. Picture by Ed Nix. Oxford Mail digital journalist Sophie Perry founded the LGBTQ+ Journalism Network to be “the change she wanted to see in the world”. Sophie, who lives in Oxford, is…
Top-performing trainees celebrated for outstanding NQJ exam performance
Three newly-qualified senior journalists are celebrating achieving top results in their exams for the National Qualification in Journalism.
The News UK journalism apprentices making waves in the newsroom
Journalism apprentices are making waves in the newsroom thanks to News UK apprenticeships to encourage greater diversity in the media. They are given two years of employment and training by PA Training or News Associates to gain the NCTJ diploma…
The endless opportunities in using TikTok as a journalist
Rebecca is an SEO journalist for Newsquest, creating search-friendly digital content and tapping into trends leading the national conversation.
Latest NCTJ careers guide published to inspire journalists of the future
The handy guide, which is sponsored by the Financial Times, is on its way to more than 3,700 secondary schools and colleges across the UK, as well as job centres.
Community reporter draws on his passion to launch weekly ‘Good Morning Suffolk’ podcast
A community news reporter is launching a weekly podcast to further engage and interact with the people he serves in Suffolk.
Former mechanic turned community reporter credits his communication skills for helping in new role
Community reporter George Harman with Paul Gallagher from Hinkley Point power station A community news reporter credits the communication skills he learnt as a mechanic for helping him make a good start in his new role. George Harman…
Resilience training to be delivered to students on all NCTJ-accredited courses
Students on accredited courses must be given resilience training to cope with the demands of real-world journalism, says the NCTJ and its accredited course leaders. The NCTJ has updated its performance standards for accredited courses to ensure students are adequately…
How community reporters are showcasing local struggles as they cover the cost-of-living crisis
Community reporters have been exploring the local impact of the cost-of-living crisis as they speak with residents, business owners, food bank operators and schools. As the dramatic rise in inflation grips the UK, community reporters have been investigating how the…
