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The growing use of data protection law and barriers to open justice are creating new legal and practical challenges for journalists and news organisations, media law experts have warned.
The NCTJ has appointed Laura Michael to the new role of head of professional development, expanding its support for journalists and news organisations as the industry adapts to rapid technological change.
A report published today by the NCTJ shows the Community News Project has had a lasting impact on the recruitment processes of publishers.
The National Council for the Training of Journalists has today launched the Journalism Skills Academy (JSA), supported by the Google News Initiative.
Three Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) recipients have been awarded specialist bursaries as they begin their NCTJ training.
"In February this year, I started a six to eight-week project producing a feature, podcast and video covering the transformation of an area in Burnham known for criminal activity."
"They say people make a place. Being a community reporter at the Shropshire Star for the past year has certainly proved that."
"I think that is what local journalism is all about, to try to make real change in the community and give a voice to everyday issues."
Outstanding tutors and trainers have been honoured for inspiring the next generation of public interest journalists.
'During my time as a journalist, I’ve written stories which have made people laugh, made people cry, educated some people and made some people angry at me - but what is being a journalist without a messy combination of all those things?'
"I once said to my editor that 'people like me don't get jobs like this' but I did, and we can make a real difference."
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