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NCTJ diploma alumni are nearly three times more likely to secure journalism job within 15 months, new research reveals
Findings of the Destinations of NCTJ Diploma in Journalism students report have been published today.
Students told “find the story, find the job”
Good writing, passion and shorthand are what you need to succeed, was the message to students at this year’s Student Council at Press Association in London.
First Sky News scholarship winner bags newspaper reporting job
An NCTJ student, who was the first to be awarded the Sky News Bob Friend Memorial Scholarship, has secured a full-time job in journalism, despite the fact that he doesn’t graduate until the summer.
Another award for talented press photographer
A young NCTJ-trained press photographer is celebrating for the second time in as many months after winning News Photographer of the Year at the EDF East of England Media Awards last night.
Diversity fund recipient celebrates first year in journalism with team recognition at East of Englan
Trainee journalist Sam Smith, who received a bursary from the Journalism Diversity Fund in 2009, was yesterday part of the Brentwood Gazette reporting team recognised at the East of England Media Awards.
Award-winning presenter to speak at Student Council
Award winning ITV News at Ten presenter Mark Austin is to be the keynote speaker at this year’s NCTJ Student Council forum.
Dunfermline Press reporter wins prestigious TS Murray award
A senior reporter at the Dunfermline Press has been awarded the prestigious T S Murray award by the Society of Editors Scotland for his performance in the NCTJ’s National Certificate Examination.
Two picture editors appointed to NCTJ photography board
Jonathan Barry, picture editor of the Worcester News, and Paul Walters, director and picture editor of the South West News Service, are joining the NCTJ photography examinations board.
Students to share their opinions at annual meeting
Student journalists will have the chance to network and share their views at the fourth NCTJ Student Council meeting next month in London.
NCE review gets underway with national online survey
A comprehensive review of the National Certificate Examination begins this week with the launch of an online survey of the views of newspaper editors across the UK.
