How the new raft of community reporters are building bonds and making an impact
A new raft of community reporters say they have uncovered hidden gems as they engage with people whose stories are normally left untold.
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Journalists unite in fight for open justice at launch event of 26th edition of McNae’s
Journalists, lawyers and educators celebrated a united “fight for open justice” at the launch event for McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists.
Outstanding student, trainee and apprentice journalists celebrated in virtual NCTJ Awards for Excellence ceremony, hosted by Sky News
Student, trainee and apprentice journalists have been honoured in the NCTJ Awards for Excellence virtual ceremony, hosted by Sky News.
Ability Today and NCTJ student celebrates Certificate in Foundation Journalism success
Victoria Scholes has become the first student from Ability Today’s Academy for Disabled Journalists to pass the NCTJ Certificate in Foundation Journalism (CFJ).
Sky News presenter Anna Botting to present NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2020
Top broadcast journalist and news presenter Anna Botting is to host the Awards for Excellence 2020 in a virtual ceremony in partnership with Sky News.
NCTJ to play key role in national plan to protect journalists
The NCTJ is working to provide training for journalists reporting on police operations, as part of the Government’s first national action plan to protect journalists.
International Women’s Day 2021: Holly Chant, Hackney Gazette
"Through journalism, as a community reporter, I have especially enjoyed covering inspiring acts of sisterhood in Hackney, as well as telling the stories of the countless remarkable women in the borough."
International Women’s Day 2021: Charlotte Vowles, Devon Live
"International Women’s Day is a chance to celebrate the women who have had an impact on the world and the ones who have supported us in our everyday lives."
International Women’s Day 2021: Rosie Boon, Peterborough Telegraph
"I’ve always believed that everyone has a story to tell, often more than one, and I wanted to help showcase those voices through my writing."
International Women’s Day 2021: Natasha Meek, Telegraph & Argus
"I cannot express how much I have learnt throughout my role as a community reporter. What I love is that you’re always growing as you meet people from different walks of life and gain new perspectives every day."
National Careers Week: the next steps in your journalism career
Looking ahead to the end of your course, you’ve put in the hard work and achieved the gold standard diploma and – hooray! – you’ve secured that all important first job in the media industry. What happens next?
