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Journalists, editors, educators and industry specialists came together at the University of Sheffield today for a symposium examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping journalism and what this means for the training of future reporters. Hosted by the University of Sheffield…
The NCTJ is marking Volunteers’ Week by thanking the more than 300 volunteers who give their time and expertise each year to support aspiring journalists and help shape the future of journalism. Volunteers support the NCTJ in a wide range…
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…
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…
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 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…
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,…
Judges have shortlisted 59 students, trainees, apprentices and training providers in the 2022 Awards for Excellence.
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.
The NCTJ has sanctioned a former candidate who admitted forging a qualification certificate and using it to gain employment.
Community reporters came together for a week-long bootcamp at Bournemouth University. Picture by Saeed Rashid. Community reporters are a “joy to teach” thanks to their commitment, enthusiasm and industry access, say training providers as NCTJ teaching gets underway…
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