The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) has expanded its ambassador network with the appointment of a new group of journalists from across the UK, strengthening its ability to inspire future journalists and encourage more people to consider…
The 28th edition of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists, the definitive guide to media law for journalists and journalism students, has been published by Oxford University Press in partnership with the NCTJ. First published in 1954, McNae’s…
Reporters hired under the banner of the Community News Project – a scheme funded by Meta – have been using the Facebook Live tool to showcase themselves, their stories and what’s happening in their communities. The livestream allows community reporters…
‘Get a grip on online violence towards journalists or risk silencing voices’. This was the warning from today’s virtual discussion between industry panellists, which accompanied the launch of a new e-learning course on the NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Academy tackling…
Ellie Ng, court reporter for Court News UK For court reporter Ellie Ng, each day technically begins the day before when her editor sends round a memo of cases at the Old Bailey. Ellie, a reporter for Court…
The NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Academy will host a virtual lunchtime panel next week to coincide with the launch of its new e-learning course, safety and resilience for journalists. The event will put the spotlight on the ever-increasing risks in…
Community reporter Hannah Bridgeman A community reporter has drawn on her media law training to tell the story of a sex abuse victim, who bravely waived his right to anonymity. Hannah Bridgeman, community reporter for the Lancashire Evening…
BBC Radio London presenter and producer Jacqueline Shepherd “Stay curious. Keep your eyes and ears open and listen to what’s going on around you.” That is the advice from BBC Radio London presenter and producer Jacqueline…
Local healthcare is, quite literally, at the heart of every community. And thanks to the efforts of community reporters, readers in underserved areas are being kept in-the-know about access to local health services and the issues facing them. Reporters hired…
One of Scotland’s oldest journalism prizes is being given a new lease of life. Tom Murray (left) presents Colin Simpson with the first award in 1978 while East Fife Mail editor Ian C. Paterson looks on. The TS…
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