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…
Community News Project to create 100 roles as Meta expands scheme with $8 million funding
The Community News Project will create up to 100 community reporter roles, as the scheme is expanded with new funding.
“Afghanistan was one of journalism’s significant turning points” – Alex Crawford, NCTJ patron
"This year may go down as the year journalists fought back. And my God, they did it in style."
NCTJ reaches ambitious £500k fundraising goal for Journalism Diversity Fund
The NCTJ has raised the annual value of the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) to half a million pounds, following an ambitious fundraising drive.
Twitter pledges support for NCTJ’s Journalism Diversity Fund
Twitter is today announced as the latest supporter of the NCTJ’s Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF).
NCTJ partners with IPSO to offer e-learning course on Journalism Skills Academy
The NCTJ has partnered with the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) to create a free, interactive e-learning course.
Journalism Matters: Patrick Graham, Liverpool ECHO
"Reporting on and about a community that you live, socialise and have worked in is important to me."
Journalism Matters: Sophie Skyring, Norwich Evening News
It has meant the world to me to be given an opportunity to stand with those young people that feel they aren't good enough.
Journalism Matters: Oliver Adams, Liverpool ECHO
"Reflecting upon the ghastly historic coverage of my community, one thing rings true: words have power. And by proxy, the press has the power to influence public opinion. As a journalist, I consider it my duty to play my role in the drive for positive social change."
“I wish I could go back and tell my 16-year-old self about everything she would grow up to be” – Sophia Alexandra Hall
At the beginning of October I accepted my Student of the Year award from the PPA.
