NCTJ expands ambassador programme to champion quality, trust and diversity in journalism
Sixteen new NCTJ ambassadors have been appointed.
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NCTJ summer reception launches Journalism Diversity Fund 20th anniversary celebrations
The NCTJ’s summer reception, hosted by Dow Jones and News UK in London, marked the launch of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF). Managed by the NCTJ, the JDF provides financial support and mentoring to aspiring…
NCTJ to offer ‘content creator’ apprenticeship assessments
From 1 September 2023, the National Council for the Training of Journalists is to offer end-point assessments for the level 3 content creator apprenticeship.
Former community news reporter celebrates milestone moment for her local news website
Entrepreneurial journalist CM Kavanagh, who honed her craft as an NCTJ community news reporter, has celebrated a milestone moment for the independent local news website she co-founded, The Brighton Seagull.
‘It’s opened the doors to an industry I want to work in’: JDF recipients reflect on how bursaries have set them on the path to success
As we near the end of the academic year, Journalism Diversity Fund recipients have reflected on how getting a bursary has propelled them into the world of journalism and set them up for successful careers.
Community news reporter inspires teens at school careers event
A community news reporter connected with aspiring journalists and gleaned valuable insights into the next generation’s news habits at a school careers event.
NCTJ hosts inaugural webinar to support those studying for journalism qualifications via distance learning
Students working towards their journalism qualifications via distance learning were given exclusive NCTJ support in an inaugural webinar held today.
Teenagers get to grips with digital storytelling techniques during free summer school at Darlington College
A group of teenagers have got to grips with cutting-edge journalism skills during a free four-day summer school at Darlington College.
New edition of Essential Public Affairs for Journalists set to launch
A new edition of the go-to public affairs handbook for journalists is hot off the press and set to be released. The eighth edition of Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is authored by James Morrison and published by Oxford University…
NCTJ pledges to support accredited course tutors to deliver safety and resilience training
The NCTJ is launching a campaign of activity to support the delivery of safety and resilience training on NCTJ-accredited courses.
Former newspaper editor takes on communications manager role at the NCTJ
Former local newspaper editor Franki Berry has been appointed as the NCTJ’s communications manager for the next year.
