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New edition of Essential Public Affairs for Journalists published
The ninth edition of Essential Public Affairs for Journalists by James Morrison has been published by Oxford University Press, in partnership with the NCTJ. A long-established core text for NCTJ-accredited courses and beyond, the latest edition has been fully…
New community reporters begin NCTJ training to strengthen local journalism
Six newly recruited community reporters have begun their NCTJ Diploma in Journalism training at Darlington College, marking a significant milestone in the latest phase of the Community News Project (CNP). This initiative is designed to strengthen local journalism and improve…
NCTJ celebrates National Careers Week 2025
The NCTJ is celebrating National Careers Week 2025 (3-8 March) by offering expert guidance to aspiring and working journalists and highlighting the pathways into the industry. As part of the nationwide campaign, which aims to help young…
Six community reporters recruited for next phase of Community News Project
The NCTJ has welcomed six trainee community reporters to the new phase of the Community News Project (CNP), a major initiative to strengthen local journalism and improve newsroom diversity across the UK. The selection process was highly competitive, with over…
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.
