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…
How community reporters are showcasing local struggles as they cover the cost-of-living crisis
Community reporters have been exploring the local impact of the cost-of-living crisis as they speak with residents, business owners, food bank operators and schools. As the dramatic rise in inflation grips the UK, community reporters have been investigating how the…
Community reporter wins award for impactful report on the reality of living in a new London housing estate
New housing developments are the bread and butter for reporters up and down the country. Ayokunle Oluwalana But for community news reporter Ayokunle Oluwalana, his impactful way of reporting on the realities of living in a new estate…
Community reporter follows in ‘hugely respected’ father’s footsteps to cover the same patch
Kate Lockett A community news reporter feels she is making her dad proud as she follows in his footsteps after his death to cover the same patch. Kate Lockett, 33, has joined the team at the Helston Packet…
Hear from those who have experienced UCAS clearing and journalism apprenticeships
As part of the NCTJ’s clearing campaign, the NCTJ spoke with students and alumni who had been through the clearing process themselves, or who had opted to enter the industry via a journalism apprenticeship. Investigative journalist Kafui Okpattah entered the…
‘The Community News Project was the best foot through the journalism door I could have had’
A selection of community news reporters proved they have the skills to succeed as they have moved into senior roles. After completing their training, the four reporters took up permanent positions within Reach PLC, continuing to add value to newsrooms…
Reporter tells of her adjustment to living, working and connecting with remote communities in the Western Isles
For community reporter Eve McLachlan, it has been a real adjustment to living in the Western Isles and reporting on its remote communities. The 24-year-old, who works for the Press and Journal, originally moved to the island chain off the…
How the new raft of community reporters are building bonds and making an impact
A new raft of community reporters say they have uncovered hidden gems as they engage with people whose stories are normally left untold.
Death of NCTJ’s ‘king of quality and standards’
Sean Dooley, chair of the NCTJ’s quality assurance and standards committee, has died.
Community news reporters learn cutting-edge social media skills at three-day Meta bootcamp
Community reporters have learnt cutting-edge skills and social media tools for news-gathering and promotion at a bootcamp run by Meta. Reporters recruited through the Community News Project were invited to a three-day virtual bootcamp, which ended today, to grow their…
