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What one year in journalism has taught me

This time last year I was watching The Fourth Estate on TV – a documentary following journalists working in a busy, fast-paced national newsroom. I kept imagining what it would be like to be in their shoes. They were right…

The Journalism Diversity Fund is much more than a bursary

Undertaking my NCTJ training always felt like the logical next step for me after graduating from Edinburgh University.Matthew FordAs the most common pathway into the industry and, having been offered a place on the multimedia sports journalism course at News…

How the JDF helped me achieve my dream job

When I first decided to undertake an NCTJ fast-track diploma in multimedia journalism, I faced the daunting question of how to fund it. I already had a considerable student debt so was reluctant to take out another loan, and my…

How the JDF helped me achieve my dream job

When I first decided to undertake an NCTJ fast-track diploma in multimedia journalism, I faced the daunting question of how to fund it. I already had a considerable student debt so was reluctant to take out another loan, and my…

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