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…
Five outstanding journalists shortlisted for the Student of the Year in the NCTJ’s Awards for Excellence
Five high-flying journalists have been shortlisted in the Student of the Year category in the NCTJ’s Awards for Excellence 2022.
Community reporter’s ‘delight’ at first front page splash about cuts to village bus service
Community reporter Will Luker with his first front page splash A community reporter’s first splash is often testament to their local connections and commitment to getting untold voices heard. This is especially true for Will Luker, community news…
NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Academy launches new programme of professional training
The NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Academy (JSA) is launching a new programme of professional training to support journalists as they develop their careers. The new training resources – which are available this month – are aimed at ensuring reporters have the…
A day in the life of a community reporter: Cait Findlay from CambridgeshireLive
Cait Findlay has filmed snippets of her busy working day as a community news reporter for Cambridgeshire Live. The 24-year-old started her day on 15 December preparing to cover the Royal College of Nursing strikes at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
A day in the life of a community reporter: Iona MacDonald from Highland News and Media
A community reporter has captured what her working day looks like as she engages with those who live in the Scottish Highlands. Sixteen-year-old Iona MacDonald was recruited by Highland News and Media in June to cover a patch stretching from…
“Surely there can be no better time to enter journalism or work in it”, says NCTJ patron Alex Crawford in her annual report for the charity
Alex Crawford, special correspondent for Sky News and patron of the NCTJ, has described 2022 as a “stunning year” for journalism as journalists get to the heart of seismic events. Writing in the NCTJ’s 2021-22 annual report, published today,…
Awards for Excellence shortlist announced and winners to be revealed at ceremony in Twickenham Stadium
Judges have shortlisted 59 students, trainees, apprentices and training providers in the 2022 Awards for Excellence.
NCTJ publishes Quality Assurance and Standards Committee report and pays tribute to work of former chair Sean Dooley
The NCTJ has published its annual report of its Quality Assurance and Standards Committee, which oversees quality, standardisation and fairness across its qualifications and services.
NCTJ sanctions a candidate for certificate fraud
The NCTJ has sanctioned a former candidate who admitted forging a qualification certificate and using it to gain employment.
