NCTJ’s Journalism Diversity Fund reaches 700 bursaries during 20th anniversary year
The Journalism Diversity Fund has awarded its 700th bursary during its 20th anniversary year
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Community reporter Grace Price reflects on training, community journalism and finding her voice
Community News Project reporter Grace Price shares her experience of balancing NCTJ exams with full-time reporting and building relationships with local communities.
“Becoming a ‘proper’ journalist…is turning out to be a good choice”
To describe my life now – two months into the MA Newspaper Journalism course at Nottingham Trent University – I am going to borrow a quote from my recent interview with comedy ninja Gina Yashere: “I’m hustling. I’m doing alright. I’m hustling”.
Shortlist for the third round of bursaries announced
The shortlist for the third round of bursaries has now been announced and eight aspiring journalists will be interviewed by a panel of editors and senior journalists next month.
A bright future in journalism for award-winning talent
Top students and trainee journalists have been recognised and rewarded at this year’s NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism.
NCTJ conference to open at Northern Ireland Assembly
Delegates attending the NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Conference on 30 November will enjoy a keynote address and Q&A session with Fearghal McKinney, SDLP communications consultant and Mike Nesbitt, Strangford MLA and UUP economy spokesman.
More than one hundred trainees sit National Certificate Examination in November
Trainee journalists across the UK sat the NCTJ National Certificate Examination on Friday, 4 November in a bid to gain senior qualification status.
“The Journalism Diversity Fund has made this possible”
On Friday, 17 June I received the news that kept my dream of pursuing a career in journalism alive.
Leveson Inquiry calls for information on ethics training
The Leveson Inquiry into the culture practice and ethics of the press has asked for further information on “how ethics are taught and promulgated amongst journalists”
My first month on an NCTJ accredited course
After a month of juggling work and study as a part-time NCTJ Multimedia student at News Associates, Manchester, I’m still on a high. Deadlines, networking and Saturday morning rush hours are just some of the things I’ve had to contend with, yet thanks to the Journalism Diversity Fund I’m learning priceless skills and making incredible contacts.
Further chance to apply to the Journalism Diversity Fund
The Journalism Diversity Fund received 20 applications this round and those shortlisted will be interviewed by a panel of senior journalists and editors at The Guardian, London, on Friday, 2 December.
