This time last year I was watching The Fourth Estate on TV – a documentary following journalists working in a busy, fast-paced national newsroom. I kept imagining what it would be like to be in their shoes. They were right in the thick of it all – current affairs, investigations, breaking news – where I […]
"I feel very blessed to enjoy my work. I’m in a position where I can enjoy learning and developing my skills for the future and take on any challenges that may come my way."
After a month of juggling work and study as a part-time NCTJ Multimedia student at News Associates, Manchester, I’m still on a high. Deadlines, networking and Saturday morning rush hours are just some of the things I’ve had to contend with, yet thanks to the Journalism Diversity Fund I’m learning priceless skills and making incredible contacts.
‘Get a grip on online violence towards journalists or risk silencing voices’. This was the warning from today’s virtual discussion between industry panellists, which accompanied the launch of a new e-learning course on the NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Academy tackling the safety and resilience of journalists. Panellists joining the discussion were Sky News’ head of international […]
NCTJ students from across the UK were out in force to cover the general election on Thursday, 7 May.
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E-learning - Please note: price excludes VAT Please note: your order will be processed within 72 working hours. This e-learning course is delivered via the NCTJ's Journalism Skills Academy. Would you like to be a freelance writer? To cover stories you enjoy, issues you care about? This course will help you to develop the skills, contacts and confidence you need to freelance. Whether you are already working in journalism and want to spread your wings, a career changer seeking new horizons or just staring out in your career, this course is for you. You can take part at your own pace, build your expertise and benefit from writing exercises created by successful freelancers that will put what you are learning into practice.
Leighton Andrews, Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning, opened the NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference in Cardiff on 2 December with an address about reporting Welsh and regional news across the UK.
The NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Academy has launched a new training course to tackle the escalating lack of confidence among journalists entering the industry.
David Rowell, head of editorial learning and development at Johnston Press and NCTJ Journalism Qualifications Board member, has been honoured with the 2012 NCTJ Chairman’s Award for his outstanding contribution to journalism training and education.
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