The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) has expanded its ambassador network with the appointment of a new group of journalists from across the UK, strengthening its ability to inspire future journalists and encourage more people to consider…
The 28th edition of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists, the definitive guide to media law for journalists and journalism students, has been published by Oxford University Press in partnership with the NCTJ. First published in 1954, McNae’s…
Despite always knowing I wanted to write for a living, I was unsure how to go about it. It always seemed like a huge leap to go from student to journalist, and most of my friends and family thought I was mad for wanting to make the jump.
The NCTJ has developed an Advanced Apprenticeship in Journalism, in partnership with leading employers. The first pilot scheme will begin in September 2013 at Lambeth College and the Evening Standard, The Independent and BBC radio have already signed up nine apprentices.
Young reporters remain determined to tackle difficult stories and ask hard questions in the post-Leveson world of journalism, senior editors told an NCTJ conference on ethics training.
The Guardian’s Chris Elliott told delegates at the NCTJ shorthand seminar on Friday it is vital for journalism students to achieve 100 wpm to give them the best possible start in the industry.
Sign up to receive the NCTJ’s eJournalism newsletter. Sent once a month, it will keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in journalism training.