Specialist Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries awarded to aspiring journalists
Four NCTJ students have been awarded specialist bursaries awarded through the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF).
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Industry leaders, students and educators gather for NCTJ equality, diversity and inclusion conference
Journalists, students, trainers, and media representatives from across the UK gathered today in London for the NCTJ’s equality, diversity and inclusion conference, in partnership with CNN.
NCTJ launches leadership programme to support editorial managers
The NCTJ is launching an ambitious leadership programme aimed at developing the next generation of editorial leaders.
‘It’s pure love, laughter and passion’ – how Liverpool Echo’s LGBTQ+ community reporter is planning to cover Eurovision
As Liverpool hosts the Eurovision Song Contest, community reporter Paul McAuley tells us how he’s covering celebrations and connecting with LGBTQ+ communities to garner fan reaction.
Reporter who champions social issues in London credits Journalism Diversity Fund for kickstarting her career
A local democracy reporter, who champions social issues in London, has revealed how support from the Journalism Diversity Fund helped kickstart her career.
Student representatives connect with NCTJ team, editors and each other at bespoke virtual Student Council event
Student representatives have been able to meet each other, quiz editors and give feedback to the NCTJ team at a Student Council webinar.
Building trust, airing concerns and showcasing local impact: how community reporters have been keeping pace with strikes
As workers from various industries in the UK’s economy have walked out over pay and conditions, community reporters have been keeping pace with developments and covering the impact on local people.
Industry professionals to come together to examine diversity in journalism and drive for change
Editors, trainers and industry professionals will come together to scrutinise a new report examining diversity in journalism.
How community reporters impressed awards judges with a behind-the-scenes TikTok series and a scoop about Russian gas
After students, trainee and apprentice journalists were honoured at the NCTJ’s Awards for Excellence earlier this month, we take a look at the winners who were working in roles funded by the Community News Project (CNP).
NCTJ principal examiner applauds a return to normality and face-to-face delivery in annual diploma report
Journalism training has seen an “encouraging return to normality” as most teaching returned to face-to-face delivery, says the NCTJ’s principal examiner.
My Community News Project experience: covering the SNP leadership debate
Community reporter Iona MacDonald was hired by Highland News and Media to enhance the stories about the rural areas in the north-west Highlands. She joined the scheme straight after completing her exams at Ullapool High School. Here she tells us of her experience covering the debate between the Scottish National Party’s leadership candidates.
