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The NCTJ has welcomed the publication of the government’s green paper, Watch This Space: A New Strategic Direction for UK Media, and its recognition of the importance of trusted news. However, the charity is urging ministers to place greater emphasis…
As football captures national attention, it’s the journalists behind the scenes who bring those stories to life. Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) recipient and 2025 Football Journalism Bursary winner Angelina Nayar has spent the past year finding exactly how they…
The NCTJ has welcomed six trainee community reporters to the new phase of the Community News Project (CNP), a major initiative to strengthen local journalism and improve newsroom diversity across the UK. The selection process was highly competitive, with over…
Sky Sports News journalist and NCTJ alumnus Nick Powell has retired as the ‘voice of the NCTJ’s essential journalism exams’ after nine years in the role. Nick, who retired from Sky Sports News on his 66th birthday last week, has…
Chris and Sian at the 2017 NCTJ Awards for Excellence A chance seating arrangement at the 2017 NCTJ Awards for Excellence ceremony at Hampton Court Palace turned into the beginning of a lasting connection for journalists Chris McKeon and…
The NCTJ has pledged to develop a new training resource providing safety guidance for journalists following last year’s UK-wide riots, which saw an unprecedented level of physical threats against reporters in the field. The NCTJ will work closely with members…
The NCTJ is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025 by highlighting the role apprenticeships play in developing skills and creating accessible pathways into journalism. Taking place from 10 to 16 February, National Apprenticeship Week, from the Department for Education, celebrates the…
The NCTJ has welcomed the Government’s commitment to engage with the charity to support the training needs of local news, an industry it describes as ‘vital’. The commitment was made in the Government’s response to the…
Ten journalists who have achieved top marks in their NCTJ exams have been added to the NCTJ Awards for Excellence shortlist in the performance award categories.
The NCTJ Awards for Excellence is returning to Manchester to celebrate the achievements of individuals with promising journalism careers ahead of them.
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.
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