The NCTJ has welcomed the publication of the government’s green paper, Watch This Space: A New Strategic Direction for UK Media, and its recognition of the importance of trusted news. However, the charity is urging ministers to place greater emphasis…
As football captures national attention, it’s the journalists behind the scenes who bring those stories to life. Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) recipient and 2025 Football Journalism Bursary winner Angelina Nayar has spent the past year finding exactly how they…
With so many different journalism courses to choose from, it’s so important that students are able to make an informed choice to study on a course which will prepare them to succeed in journalism. We spoke to Mark Alford, who has recently been appointed as director of Sky Sports News.
University of Sheffield student Damian Shepherd, who is studying MA Journalism, said his previous journalism degree did not equip him with the right skills for the job.
If you’re serious about becoming a journalist and passionate about a career in the industry, then choose wisely and study for the NCTJ diploma. This is the message from Megan Archer, chief reporter at the Express & Star in Wolverhampton.
A campaign urging prospective university students to make an informed choice and understand the benefits of choosing an NCTJ-accredited degree course has been launched.
Attendees at the NCTJ's Journalism Skills Conference in Sunderland have been told that journalists need to better understand the behaviour of their audiences, the platforms they use and tailor their content accordingly.
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