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University of Sheffield student Damian Shepherd, who is studying MA Journalism, said his previous journalism degree did not equip him with the right skills for the job.

If you’re serious about becoming a journalist and passionate about a career in the industry, then choose wisely and study for the NCTJ diploma. This is the message from Megan Archer, chief reporter at the Express & Star in Wolverhampton.

A campaign urging prospective university students to make an informed choice and understand the benefits of choosing an NCTJ-accredited degree course has been launched.

Attendees at the NCTJ's Journalism Skills Conference in Sunderland have been told that journalists need to better understand the behaviour of their audiences, the platforms they use and tailor their content accordingly. 

The Community News Project is helping rebuild trust in the media at a local level. That was the message from three reporters hired as part of the Facebook-funded project, speaking at the NCTJ’s annual Journalism Skills Conference at the University of Sunderland.

John Wilson, former JPIMedia editorial trainer, has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to journalism training and education with the NCTJ chairman’s award.

Two awards which celebrate diversity in journalism were presented at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2019, sponsored by The Independent.

The best performing NCTJ-accredited courses have been celebrated in the Awards for Excellence 2019, sponsored by The Independent.

Student, trainee and apprentice journalists have been honoured in this year’s NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by The Independent.