The NCTJ brings together a group of outstanding journalists to champion quality, trust and diversity in journalism and the value of achieving an NCTJ qualification.
Since launching in July 2024, ambassadors have attended careers fairs and outreach events across the UK, connecting with aspiring journalists and championing the value of NCTJ training.
As an ambassador, you’ll represent the NCTJ at events, write articles, give talks, and help showcase journalism as a rewarding and accessible career. You’ll also join a growing network of professionals committed to promoting quality, trust and diversity in the media.
We are looking for ambassadors who are able to advocate for the value of quality, trusted journalism and the importance of ensuring public interest reporting is carried out by properly-trained journalists.
We hope to hear from journalists based across the UK, involved in any media sector (eg digital, print, broadcast, podcast, investigations etc), who are:
Ambassadors will be passionate about promoting the NCTJ’s values on a voluntary basis, participating in:
The NCTJ will host online meetings of the ambassadors to meet together, brainstorm ideas, offer support, answer questions and provide feedback from the industry.
To express interest in becoming an ambassador, please get in contact with the NCTJ at [email protected] and let us know why you would like to become an ambassador.
To apply to become an NCTJ ambassador, please complete the form below by Tuesday, 20 May.
Any questions, please contact [email protected]
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