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How to make the most of the JDF, manage time and secure a job

I remember the day I was offered the Journalism Diversity Fund bursary as if it was yesterday. I was on my lunch break, sat on a set of stairs, dreading walking back into my waitressing role, to finish a never-ending 12-hour shift. Now, six months later, I have accepted a trainee researcher role for the home affairs team at the BBC.

NCTJ chairman on Radio 4

The importance of shorthand as a core skill for all journalists was the subject of a Radio 4 broadcast interview this morning.

Cardiff University students report on NCTJ’s annual signature event

Journalism Diversity Fund bursary recipients Ben Bostock and Katey Pigden, both studying at Cardiff University, were invited to report on the this year’s Journalism Skills Conference in Cardiff on 2 and 3 December. The National Council for the Training of Journalists’ showpiece event brought together decision makers in journalism’s education, training and industry sectors. It […]

Court reporting restrictions

E-learning - This course is intended to help reporters covering courts to challenge reporting restrictions which are unnecessary, or wrong in law.

Business and economics

E-learning - This short course will guide you through some of the key concepts journalists need to understand and how best to explain them to your readers, listeners and viewers.

Reporting on the Royal Family

E-learning - This course will highlight the complexities attached to reporting on the Royal Family including legal restrictions, royal protocols and ethical considerations.

The essentials of media law

E-learning - this course is designed for anyone who wants a broad introduction to media law, and professional journalists.

A journalist’s guide to social media

E-learning - Social media is a powerful tool in all newsrooms that is critical to reach a larger audience with our stories, gather insight and interact with our readers.

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