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How the Journalism Diversity Fund brings much-need diversity to newsrooms, changing attitudes towards inclusivity and recruitment

By Laurie Tucker, head of journalism training, Sky Sports News

Sports fans generally root for the underdog, unless their team, a personal favourite or a bet is involved. Think of Coco Gauff at Wimbledon, Ireland’s Test cricketers humbling England for two days at Lord’s, Shane Lowry storming The Open. Given their opportunities, they all rocked the established, changed thinking and enriched an industry. The Journalism Diversity Fund, by backing the unheralded and those who don’t conform to pre-conceptions, has done pretty much the same.

Student Council 2016: The future of print

“It’s not whether printed press will die, it’s whether it should be free.” For all students either completing their NCTJ qualification or those that have finished, this past year has been one of change and progress – and this was certainly the main focus of the NCTJ student council meeting 2016.

Student Council 2016: The future of print

“It’s not whether printed press will die, it’s whether it should be free.” For all students either completing their NCTJ qualification or those that have finished, this past year has been one of change and progress – and this was certainly the main focus of the NCTJ student council meeting 2016.

Patch reporter – Newsquest (Newport, Wales)

patch reporter – Newport Publication: The South Wales Argus / Barry & District News / Penarth Times / Free Press Series Location:  Newport Salary: £22,500 The South Wales Argus is looking for a new reporter to join our busy newsroom at the heart of Newport.  You will be part of a newsroom that produces the daily […]

NCTJ conference to open at Northern Ireland Assembly

Delegates attending the NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Conference on 30 November will enjoy a keynote address and Q&A session with Fearghal McKinney, SDLP communications consultant and Mike Nesbitt, Strangford MLA and UUP economy spokesman.

Community reporter lands first splash on primary school’s ‘lifeline’ initiative

Every journalist remembers the thrill of their first front-page splash. For community news reporters, an exclusive story that lands that front page spot is also a testament to their local connections and commitment to getting untold voices heard. Callum McCormack was a month into his community reporter role at Fife Free Press when he secured […]

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