The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) has expanded its ambassador network with the appointment of a new group of journalists from across the UK, strengthening its ability to inspire future journalists and encourage more people to consider…
The 28th edition of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists, the definitive guide to media law for journalists and journalism students, has been published by Oxford University Press in partnership with the NCTJ. First published in 1954, McNae’s…
The fourth and final round of the Journalism Diversity Fund in 2019 has concluded with the awarding of eight bursaries, bringing the total number of bursaries awarded this year to 45. These aspiring journalists were awarded funding to…
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.
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