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…
Five NCTJ students have been awarded specialist bursaries through the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) in partnership with the Aziz Foundation, Sky Sports News and PA Media, and the Thomas Read bursary scheme. These specialist awards provide targeted support to individuals…
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…
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.
The NCTJ hosted a special fundraising quiz night raising £4,000 for the Thomas Read bursary, which supports aspiring journalists with disabilities through their NCTJ training. The Thomas Read bursary was established in 2015 in memory of Sky Sports News journalist…
Sammy Mncwabe’s career story highlights how the Journalism Diversity Fund supported her journey as a sports reporter, stressing the importance of diverse voices in journalism.
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