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The growing use of data protection law and barriers to open justice are creating new legal and practical challenges for journalists and news organisations, media law experts have warned.
The NCTJ has appointed Laura Michael to the new role of head of professional development, expanding its support for journalists and news organisations as the industry adapts to rapid technological change.
Cohort one of the 2018 Journalism Diversity Fund has now concluded with the awarding of six bursaries.
The 2018 NCTJ Awards for Excellence are open for entries from students, trainees, junior journalists and apprentices across the UK. The annual awards, which are free to enter, recognise and reward the achievements of talented individuals with promising journalism careers ahead of them.
The NCTJ is launching an award to recognise the outstanding work of individuals, educators and trainers, and employers who promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the media and training sector.
Journalism course leaders and senior lecturers from across the UK joined the NCTJ today to learn about and discuss a new qualification in international journalism, which the NCTJ is developing.
"A good local paper is part of the area's community. It's where people turn to when they've suffered an injustice - and it's often the place where national stories break."
"Without that 'trusted' voice there is no-one distinguishing between facts and fiction - nor, crucially, holding those in power to account. I can't think of anything more important to society than sustaining that."
"One of the best things about working for a local paper is that there are so many opportunities to get involved with the community and to report how national issues are affecting your patch on a more detailed level."
"I enjoy the variety of the job - you really don’t know what you’ll be dealing with each day and I also enjoy making a difference, whether it be through our journalism or in promoting or supporting worthy causes."
"Local journalism is a great platform for communities, highlighting issues and celebrating achievements. We can make a difference to our communities, changing things for the better."
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