New campaign from the NCTJ seeks to increase number of Gen Z journalists
Research commissioned by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) showed declining youth interest in the profession.
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Journalism training returns to Kent as KMTV gains NCTJ accreditation
The NCTJ is pleased to welcome KMTV as an accredited course provider, bringing the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism back to Kent. KMTV’s “Year in Journalism” newly accredited course will be available to students from September, offering a full-time, in-person programme…
“It means so much to me to get this funding” says Journalism Diversity Fund recipient
The Journalism Diversity Fund has helped a further eight people kick-start their career in journalism.
‘Evolution’ not ‘revolution’ for the NCE
A major review of the National Certificate Examination has concluded that: “What is required is for the exam to evolve; there is no demand for a revolution.”.
NCTJ Photography Exhibition moves to Sheffield
Following a successful run at The Guardian in London this summer, the NCTJ Photography Exhibition is to be on display at the Winter Gardens in Sheffield from 14 to 23 September 2011.
Still time to enter NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2011
Time is running out for students and trainees to enter the NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism. The deadline for entries is now just a month away, on 16 September 2011.
Journalists across the UK celebrate recognition of seniority
38 newly-qualified senior journalists are celebrating this week after being told they had passed July’s National Certificate Examination for reporters.
Cardiff graduate wins double NCE award
After gaining her National Certificate last month, Tara Russell, now a senior reporter at the Southern Daily Echo, has added reason to smile after she scooped two awards for her exceptional performance in July’s NCE.
Head of exams to leave the NCTJ
Joanne Aitchison, the NCTJ’s head of examinations, is to leave her role before the end of the year to return to her native Liverpool.
“One thing you have to be in possession of is a thick skin”
Extremists, murderers and a few outright nutters are just some of the less desirable subjects I’ve had to deal with through my work. The one thing you can say about journalism is that it’s not boring.
John Pienaar to speak at Public Affairs Seminar
John Pienaar, Radio 5 Live's chief political correspondent and presenter of Pienaar's Politics, is to be a keynote speaker at the NCTJ’s Public Affairs Seminar next month.
