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NCTJ expands ambassador programme to champion quality, trust and diversity in journalism
Sixteen new NCTJ ambassadors have been appointed.
Sky Sports News journalist Nick Powell retires as the ‘voice of NCTJ exams’
Sky Sports News journalist and NCTJ alumnus Nick Powell has retired as the ‘voice of the NCTJ’s essential journalism exams’ after nine years in the role. Nick, who retired from Sky Sports News on his 66th birthday last week, has…
Mr. Right could be sitting to your left: how NCTJ awards sparked a love story
Chris and Sian at the 2017 NCTJ Awards for Excellence A chance seating arrangement at the 2017 NCTJ Awards for Excellence ceremony at Hampton Court Palace turned into the beginning of a lasting connection for journalists Chris McKeon and…
NCTJ to launch new safety training resource in response to rising threats against journalists
The NCTJ has pledged to develop a new training resource providing safety guidance for journalists following last year’s UK-wide riots, which saw an unprecedented level of physical threats against reporters in the field. The NCTJ will work closely with members…
NCTJ celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2025
The NCTJ is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025 by highlighting the role apprenticeships play in developing skills and creating accessible pathways into journalism. Taking place from 10 to 16 February, National Apprenticeship Week, from the Department for Education, celebrates the…
NCTJ welcomes government response to House of Lords report backing more support for journalism training
The NCTJ has welcomed the Government’s commitment to engage with the charity to support the training needs of local news, an industry it describes as ‘vital’. The commitment was made in the Government’s response to the…
Eleven journalists added to shortlist for NCTJ awards, sponsored by Reuters
Ten journalists who have achieved top marks in their NCTJ exams have been added to the NCTJ Awards for Excellence shortlist in the performance award categories.
Up-and-coming journalism talent to be celebrated at NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Manchester
The NCTJ Awards for Excellence is returning to Manchester to celebrate the achievements of individuals with promising journalism careers ahead of them.
NCTJ publishes Annual Report and Quality Assurance and Standards Committee Report
The NCTJ has today published two annual reports, highlighting the charity’s impact and commitment to quality, trust and diversity in journalism over the past year.
NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2024 shortlist announced
The NCTJ has revealed the shortlist for the prestigious Awards for Excellence, which celebrates the outstanding achievements of journalism students, trainees and apprentices.
