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Reporter – Alliance News (London)

Alliance News is seeking a Reporter to join its business news team covering companies, economics and markets globally. Candidates must be able to demonstrate prior interest in business news, good journalism skills, and the ability to work quickly and accurately. The role would suit someone looking to get into financial journalism or taking a next step in […]

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We work closely with individuals with journalistic backgrounds who examine our qualifications and take part in a range of volunteer opportunities.

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Skills

Are you thinking of a career in journalism but wonder whether the job is the right fit for you? Here’s a list of attributes that make a good journalist and some of them may surprise you!

Taking images suitable for publication – CFJ

Please note: price excludes VAT   This is a Certificate in Foundation Journalism (CFJ) distance learning unit.   Some will argue that a photograph is worth 1,000 words. We could debate that for a long time but what is certain is that most news websites are driven by photographs. They are also important in print and in social media.   This unit will point the way for you to obtain successful photographs from a number of settings and give you confidence when out and about.   Please note: your order will be processed within 72 working hours.

Journalist -BBC (London)

Job Department Africa English makes  programmes with a truly pan African agenda, that report and explain the continent with dynamism, clarity and rigorous journalism. These include, The Comb, Focus on Africa TV and soon to be launched  Focus on Africa Podcast. Collectively, these World Service programmes are some of the most listened to on radio and […]

JDF 15th anniversary – Q&A with April Roach

To mark the 15th anniversary of the Journalism Diversity Fund, we will be sharing the stories of past bursary recipients throughout the year. We spoke with April Roach, who studied for her diploma at PA training in 2017, gained her NQJ at the Romford Recorder in 2019, and is soon starting as a digital reporter at the Evening […]

JDF 15th anniversary – Q&A with April Roach

To mark the 15th anniversary of the Journalism Diversity Fund, we will be sharing the stories of past bursary recipients throughout the year. We spoke with April Roach, who studied for her diploma at PA training in 2017, gained her NQJ at the Romford Recorder in 2019, and is soon starting as a digital reporter at the Evening […]

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