Latest NCTJ careers guide published to inspire journalists of the future
The handy guide, which is sponsored by the Financial Times, is on its way to more than 3,700 secondary schools and colleges across the UK, as well as job centres.
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Resilience training to be delivered to students on all NCTJ-accredited courses
Students on accredited courses must be given resilience training to cope with the demands of real-world journalism, says the NCTJ and its accredited course leaders. The NCTJ has updated its performance standards for accredited courses to ensure students are adequately…
Journalism Matters: Patrick Graham, Liverpool ECHO
"Reporting on and about a community that you live, socialise and have worked in is important to me."
Journalism Matters: Sophie Skyring, Norwich Evening News
It has meant the world to me to be given an opportunity to stand with those young people that feel they aren't good enough.
Journalism Matters: Oliver Adams, Liverpool ECHO
"Reflecting upon the ghastly historic coverage of my community, one thing rings true: words have power. And by proxy, the press has the power to influence public opinion. As a journalist, I consider it my duty to play my role in the drive for positive social change."
“I wish I could go back and tell my 16-year-old self about everything she would grow up to be” – Sophia Alexandra Hall
At the beginning of October I accepted my Student of the Year award from the PPA.
“I wish I could go back and tell my 16-year-old self about everything she would grow up to be” – Sophia Alexandra Hall
At the beginning of October I accepted my Student of the Year award from the PPA.
NCTJ raises more than £7,000 for Thomas Read bursary
The NCTJ has raised more than £7,000 for the Thomas Read bursary to help people with disabilities or long-term physical or mental health illness train to be journalists.
Reporting on race, mentoring and early careers on the agenda at remote NCTJ diversity conference
The challenges and opportunities of covering race and how to attract early talent and develop long-lasting careers were on the agenda at the NCTJ’s equality, diversity and inclusion conference.
Specialist bursaries awarded to Journalism Diversity Fund recipients
Five Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) recipients have been awarded specialist bursaries as they begin their NCTJ training.
NCTJ fundraising for Thomas Read bursary
On Friday, 15 October, the NCTJ and supporters will be taking part in a sponsored walk to raise money for the Thomas Read bursary.
