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…
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.
Cohort of community reporters meet for the first time at college bootcamp to sharpen journalism skills
A cohort of community reporters have come together for a training bootcamp to sharpen their story-writing skills.
NCTJ launches course on navigating the complexities of reporting on the Royal Family
The NCTJ is launching a new training resource on reporting on the Royal Family ahead of the King’s coronation in May.
The Community News Project continues to be a “game-changer” for diversifying the journalism industry
With new statistics showing the impact of the Meta-backed scheme, the NCTJ's head of partnerships and projects Will Gore considers how it has opened up new recruitment opportunities.
JDF blog: My Thomas Read bursary work placement with Sky Sports News – Edward Hardy
"Last September, I was awarded the Thomas Read bursary which helped me train for my NCTJ at News Associates in Manchester. As part of the bursary, two weeks work experience at Sky Sports News (SSN) was included and I completed my placement there in February."
JDF blog: my experience of covering the Queen’s death – Noah Keate
"Being able to question people, observe and film footage for the history books was an occasion I won’t forget. For such a saddening news event, the opportunity to cover it was an honour and immensely rewarding."
JDF blog: My journey into journalism and becoming an award winner – Sharmeen Ziauddin
"What I have learnt is that hard work really does pay off and whatever you want to do, keep going and keep persevering – that’s what I intend to do!"
‘Numbers of female sports journalists shouldn’t be just a quota’ say industry panellists at NCTJ event to champion women in sports journalism
Breaking down barriers to support gender equality in sports journalism was the subject of a panel discussion hosted by the NCTJ to mark International Women’s Day.
Community reporter redefines coverage of a Welsh housing estate with a bad reputation
A community reporter says his role has allowed him to redefine the coverage of a Welsh housing estate, which had a reputation for crime and trouble.
