Regional talent recognised at the North East Press Awards
The North East Press Awards 2010 took place last week in South Shields.
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The North East Press Awards 2010 took place last week in South Shields.
Journalism Diversity Fund bursary recipients Ben Bostock and Katey Pigden, both studying at Cardiff University, were invited to report on the this year’s Journalism Skills Conference in Cardiff on 2 and 3 December. The National Council for the Training…
The new format distance learning shorthand course plan is now available to purchase from our website.
Shorthand exam sittings remained steady for the 2009/10 academic year. There were 4468 sittings at speeds of 60-120wpm in 2009/10 compared to 4424 the previous year.
The format of NCTJ shorthand exams at speeds of 90 to 120 wpm will change from September so trainees can “hit the ground running” when they enter their first newsroom.
100 per cent accuracy and speed were celebrated at the NCTJ Shorthand Seminar as the annual prize winners for outstanding shorthand were announced.
Accuracy, shorthand, media law knowledge and ideas for great content will get you journalism jobs, a panel of editors told student journalists at the NCTJ Student Council.
Tight outlines and an imaginative use of the Teeline alphabet won two students copies of an NCTJ textbook.
Four newly-qualified senior journalists are to be rewarded for their excellent performance in the November 2009 National Certificate Examination.