Back in September I was awarded the Thomas Read bursary by the JDF which allowed me to study at News Associates in London. As part of the bursary, two weeks work experience at Sky Sport News was included and I…
In order for newsrooms to best reflect our communities, it’s vital schemes such as the Journalism Diversity Fund exist.Having always wanted to be a journalist from as early as I can remember, when I left my comprehensive school the sudden…
In order for newsrooms to best reflect our communities, it’s vital schemes such as the Journalism Diversity Fund exist.Having always wanted to be a journalist from as early as I can remember, when I left my comprehensive school the sudden…
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…
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…
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…
One of the clearest trends shown in the Journalist at Work research is the increasing number of people who report that they are working as journalists. Data from the Office for National Statistics suggest that there are 73,000 people working as journalists in the UK, an increase from 65,000 in 2012.
I’ve entertained the idea of being a journalist since secondary school but, distracted by visions of being a graphic designer, working in publishing or becoming a lecturer, I didn’t settle properly on a career in journalism until the latter end of my undergraduate degree.
I’ve entertained the idea of being a journalist since secondary school but, distracted by visions of being a graphic designer, working in publishing or becoming a lecturer, I didn’t settle properly on a career in journalism until the latter end of my undergraduate degree.
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