Lessons learned from my time as a local news reporter
A blog by Mirek Gosney
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New edition of Essential Public Affairs for Journalists published
The ninth edition of Essential Public Affairs for Journalists by James Morrison has been published by Oxford University Press, in partnership with the NCTJ. A long-established core text for NCTJ-accredited courses and beyond, the latest edition has been fully…
Twenty-one bursaries awarded in second round of 2019
The second round of the Journalism Diversity Fund in 2019 has concluded with the awarding of 21 bursaries. These aspiring journalists were awarded funding to begin their journalism training at NCTJ-accredited courses in the 2019-20 academic year, and bursaries can…
Thirty candidates shortlisted in second JDF round of 2019
Thirty aspiring journalists have been shortlisted in the second Journalism Diversity Fund application round of 2019. Four panels of senior industry figures will interview the shortlisted candidates at Bloomberg in London on Thursday, 25 July and Friday, 26 July.Bursaries are…
Thirty candidates shortlisted in second JDF round of 2019
Thirty aspiring journalists have been shortlisted in the second Journalism Diversity Fund application round of 2019. Four panels of senior industry figures will interview the shortlisted candidates at Bloomberg in London on Thursday, 25 July and Friday, 26 July.Bursaries are…
Journalists and educators learn the latest data and digital journalism skills at NCTJ seminar
Journalists, trainers and educators learned about the latest skills in digital and data-driven journalism at an NCTJ seminar.
First trainees sit new online National Qualification in Journalism
The first level 6 National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) exams were sat on Friday, July 5 by trainees hoping to achieve 'senior journalist' status.
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…
NCTJ raises more than £1,200 for Thomas Read bursary in sponsored walk
A team of NCTJ staff members and supporters walked 15km to raise money for the Thomas Read bursary, helping people with disabilities train as journalists.
Patron blog: "Journalism is under assault like never before"
Journalism is at a crossroads. If we take the wrong route at this point the ambushes, the attacks and the grenades will keep on flying and the future for truth, impartiality and independence will look dismal indeed.
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…
