NCTJ’s Journalism Diversity Fund reaches 700 bursaries during 20th anniversary year
The Journalism Diversity Fund has awarded its 700th bursary during its 20th anniversary year
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The Journalism Diversity Fund has awarded its 700th bursary during its 20th anniversary year
Community News Project reporter Grace Price shares her experience of balancing NCTJ exams with full-time reporting and building relationships with local communities.
More than sixty years since the first edition, McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists remains the definitive media law guide for journalists and students alike. The 24th edition will be launched at a reception at Middle Temple on Wednesday, 6 June, and offers unrivalled practical guidance on a wide range of reporting situations.
Cohort one of the 2018 Journalism Diversity Fund has now concluded with the awarding of six bursaries.
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."