New campaign from the NCTJ seeks to increase number of Gen Z journalists
Research commissioned by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) showed declining youth interest in the profession.
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Journalism training returns to Kent as KMTV gains NCTJ accreditation
The NCTJ is pleased to welcome KMTV as an accredited course provider, bringing the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism back to Kent. KMTV’s “Year in Journalism” newly accredited course will be available to students from September, offering a full-time, in-person programme…
“The bursary has allowed me to focus on my studies and develop my skills as a journalist”
What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a simple question and one which thousands of children will be asking themselves up and down the country.
NCTJ award-winner crowned Young Journalist of the Year
A former NCTJ Awards for Excellence winner is celebrating after being crowned Young Journalist of the Year at the Regional Press Awards last Friday, 25 May.
Sports journalism students report on Wembley play-offs
Two talented sports journalism students reported from Wembley at the weekend thanks to a partnership between the NCTJ and the Football League.
Fifth NCTJ skills conference to visit journalism training ‘hotspot’
No price increase for early bird bookings at Journalism Skills Conference. This year the event takes place in Nottingham.
NCTJ award-winner reports from Championship play-off
An award-winning NCTJ sports journalism student reported from Wembley Stadium on Saturday, as West Ham beat Blackpool to secure a return to the Premiership.
NCTJ Awards for Excellence open for entries
The NCTJ’s annual Awards for Excellence in Journalism are now open for entries and this year there is a brand new award to celebrate student publications.
Advice on job applications
Having spent last night shortlisting applicants for the NCTJ’s journalism internship, it’s evident that some students might improve their chances by taking more care with their applications.
Still time to book for Data Journalism Seminar
There are now just two weeks to go until the National Council for the Training of Journalists’ Data Journalism Seminar on 25 May 2012, at Bloomberg in London.
Being a journalist was always my dream job, but I was never quite sure how to go about it
I remember attending a ‘how to break into journalism’ speech at university and leaving with the impression that it was going to be impossible for me to become a journalist because I wouldn’t be able to afford the course fees. So instead, I applied for a position as an editorial assistant at a newspaper in Newcastle and tried to accept that journalism just wasn’t an option for me.
