Up-and-coming journalism talent to be celebrated at NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Manchester
The NCTJ Awards for Excellence is returning to Manchester to celebrate the achievements of individuals with promising journalism careers ahead of them.
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NCTJ publishes Annual Report and Quality Assurance and Standards Committee Report
The NCTJ has today published two annual reports, highlighting the charity’s impact and commitment to quality, trust and diversity in journalism over the past year.
Hear from those who have experienced UCAS clearing and are now thriving on their journalism course
As part of the NCTJ’s clearing campaign, we spoke with NCTJ students who had been through the clearing process themselves.
Community News Project equips reporters with skills to boost career prospects
The Community News Project (CNP) is equipping journalists with essential workplace skills they can use to secure jobs in a range of industries – although they often return to journalism.
NCTJ to offer ‘content creator’ apprenticeship assessments
From 1 September 2023, the National Council for the Training of Journalists is to offer end-point assessments for the level 3 content creator apprenticeship.
Former community news reporter celebrates milestone moment for her local news website
Entrepreneurial journalist CM Kavanagh, who honed her craft as an NCTJ community news reporter, has celebrated a milestone moment for the independent local news website she co-founded, The Brighton Seagull.
‘It’s opened the doors to an industry I want to work in’: JDF recipients reflect on how bursaries have set them on the path to success
As we near the end of the academic year, Journalism Diversity Fund recipients have reflected on how getting a bursary has propelled them into the world of journalism and set them up for successful careers.
Community news reporter inspires teens at school careers event
A community news reporter connected with aspiring journalists and gleaned valuable insights into the next generation’s news habits at a school careers event.
NCTJ hosts inaugural webinar to support those studying for journalism qualifications via distance learning
Students working towards their journalism qualifications via distance learning were given exclusive NCTJ support in an inaugural webinar held today.
Teenagers get to grips with digital storytelling techniques during free summer school at Darlington College
A group of teenagers have got to grips with cutting-edge journalism skills during a free four-day summer school at Darlington College.
New edition of Essential Public Affairs for Journalists set to launch
A new edition of the go-to public affairs handbook for journalists is hot off the press and set to be released. The eighth edition of Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is authored by James Morrison and published by Oxford University…
