My apprenticeship journey: Q&A with Sunny Badwal, sports journalist with PA Sport
Sunny Badwal, who lives in Bradford, trained as an apprentice with PA Training and Press Association. He’s currently a sports journalist at PA Sport.
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National Apprenticeship Week: Journalism apprentice in ‘dream job’ after receiving NCTJ training for aspiring journalists with disabilities
A student who received bespoke NCTJ training for aspiring journalists with disabilities is celebrating securing her “dream job” as a journalism apprentice.
“Surely there can be no better time to enter journalism or work in it”, says NCTJ patron Alex Crawford in her annual report for the charity
Alex Crawford, special correspondent for Sky News and patron of the NCTJ, has described 2022 as a “stunning year” for journalism as journalists get to the heart of seismic events. Writing in the NCTJ’s 2021-22 annual report, published today,…
A day in the life of court reporter Ellie Ng
Ellie Ng, court reporter for Court News UK For court reporter Ellie Ng, each day technically begins the day before when her editor sends round a memo of cases at the Old Bailey. Ellie, a reporter for Court…
‘The diploma helped me to level-up my career’ says BBC Radio London presenter Jacqueline Shepherd
BBC Radio London presenter and producer Jacqueline Shepherd “Stay curious. Keep your eyes and ears open and listen to what’s going on around you.” That is the advice from BBC Radio London presenter and producer Jacqueline…
Journalism student credits his NCTJ training with Ability Today for helping him secure ITV News traineeship role
Jamie Green A student who received NCTJ training designed for aspiring journalists with disabilities has secured a place on a prestigious traineeship with ITV News. Jamie Green, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, is celebrating starting…
The LGBTQ+ Journalism Network: a platform for change
Oxford Mail digital journalist Sophie Perry. Picture by Ed Nix. Oxford Mail digital journalist Sophie Perry founded the LGBTQ+ Journalism Network to be “the change she wanted to see in the world”. Sophie, who lives in Oxford, is…
The News UK journalism apprentices making waves in the newsroom
Journalism apprentices are making waves in the newsroom thanks to News UK apprenticeships to encourage greater diversity in the media. They are given two years of employment and training by PA Training or News Associates to gain the NCTJ diploma…
The endless opportunities in using TikTok as a journalist
Rebecca is an SEO journalist for Newsquest, creating search-friendly digital content and tapping into trends leading the national conversation.
