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Community reporter George Harman with Paul Gallagher from Hinkley Point power station A community news reporter credits the communication skills he learnt as a mechanic for helping him make a good start in his new role. George Harman…
Students on accredited courses must be given resilience training to cope with the demands of real-world journalism, says the NCTJ and its accredited course leaders. The NCTJ has updated its performance standards for accredited courses to ensure students are adequately…
Community reporters have been exploring the local impact of the cost-of-living crisis as they speak with residents, business owners, food bank operators and schools. As the dramatic rise in inflation grips the UK, community reporters have been investigating how the…
New housing developments are the bread and butter for reporters up and down the country. Ayokunle Oluwalana But for community news reporter Ayokunle Oluwalana, his impactful way of reporting on the realities of living in a new estate…
Kate Lockett A community news reporter feels she is making her dad proud as she follows in his footsteps after his death to cover the same patch. Kate Lockett, 33, has joined the team at the Helston Packet…
A selection of community news reporters proved they have the skills to succeed as they have moved into senior roles. After completing their training, the four reporters took up permanent positions within Reach PLC, continuing to add value to newsrooms…
For community reporter Eve McLachlan, it has been a real adjustment to living in the Western Isles and reporting on its remote communities. The 24-year-old, who works for the Press and Journal, originally moved to the island chain off the…
A new raft of community reporters say they have uncovered hidden gems as they engage with people whose stories are normally left untold.
Sean Dooley, chair of the NCTJ’s quality assurance and standards committee, has died.
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