Elena Vivaldo reflects on studying the NCTJ's Practical International Journalism qualification, developing practical journalism skills and gaining the confidence to start pitching stories to publications.
Daisy Morel joined the All Island Media Academy at the Jersey Evening Post and is now continuing her career as a full-time junior reporter at the newspaper.
Abigail Weaving, former senior reporter at the Saffron Walden Reporter, has been awarded the Paul Durrant Award for her outstanding performance in the NCTJ’s 2016-17 National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) exams.
I am 16 weeks into the 20-week fast-track NCTJ course, and I finally have the time to take stock of the last few months and write something that’s not a) for my portfolio, b) shorthand or c) revision notes.
I am 16 weeks into the 20-week fast-track NCTJ course, and I finally have the time to take stock of the last few months and write something that’s not a) for my portfolio, b) shorthand or c) revision notes.
Cohort 4 of the Journalism Diversity Fund has now concluded with the awarding of nine bursaries for the 2017/18 academic year. These up-and-coming journalists were awarded funding to begin their journalism training at NCTJ-accredited courses beginning in 2018.
Cohort 4 of the Journalism Diversity Fund has now concluded with the awarding of nine bursaries for the 2017/18 academic year. These up-and-coming journalists were awarded funding to begin their journalism training at NCTJ-accredited courses beginning in 2018.
After a record 78 per cent pass rate in the November NQJ exams, the highest performing candidates in each of the four sections have received high praise from the exam moderator.
“As the first recipient of the Claire Prosser Bursary Award, your university fees will be taken care of and you’ll be doing lots of work experience. Your first week is with the BBC...in London.”
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