My apprenticeship story: Jessica Frank-Keyes, Eastern Daily Press
"I took part in a journalism apprenticeship as part of my training with the Eastern Daily Press in 2018-19."
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My mental health story and why it made me want to be a journalist
By Ryan Hesketh, JDF bursary recipientTrigger warning: mental illness, suicideMy name is Ryan, and I am a journalist who has experienced both intergenerational, and personal, mental health crises. I am also a bursary recipient from the NCTJ’s Journalism Diversity Fund…
My mental health story and why it made me want to be a journalist
By Ryan Hesketh, JDF bursary recipientTrigger warning: mental illness, suicideMy name is Ryan, and I am a journalist who has experienced both intergenerational, and personal, mental health crises. I am also a bursary recipient from the NCTJ’s Journalism Diversity Fund…
My Claire Prosser bursary work placements
In under a year I’ve gone from an unemployed graduate to starting my dream job as a broadcast journalist and the Claire Prosser Bursary has played its part.
My Claire Prosser bursary work placements
In under a year I’ve gone from an unemployed graduate to starting my dream job as a broadcast journalist and the Claire Prosser Bursary has played its part.
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…
My Thomas Read bursary work placement with Sky Sports News
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…
How my persistence and determination led to invaluable opportunities
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…
How my persistence and determination led to invaluable opportunities
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…
