Sixth formers have produced a supplement set to be printed in a regional daily on Christmas Eve.
The Argus, Brighton, will print the ‘Youth In Action’ supplement today, featuring pieces by students at Brighton, Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College.
Students sourced and wrote stories as part of their NCTJ Foundation course, provided as part of the college’s enrichment programme by the Brighton Journalist Works training centre.
It is the second year Brighton Journalist Works has offered the course at BHASVIC after a successful pilot scheme.
Students working on the supplement
Tutor Caroline Sutton said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for the students to be published in a newspaper for the first time.
“The students have produced some cracking stories. I’m really proud of them.”
Argus editor Mike Gilson said: “The Argus has always supported young aspiring journalists throughout its history and we have a great track record in employing young people who made their debuts in our Youth in Action section.
“We are delighted to keep that tradition going.”
BJW managing director Paula O’Shea said: “Seeing your name on a news story is a great Christmas present for these aspiring journalists.
“NCTJ foundation is a great course for sixth formers considering a career in journalism, as it gives them a taste of what they need in the future.”
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Free labour to fill the Christmas papers! Way to go, Newsquest! Ho Ho Ho!
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This sentence really does say it all!!!! “Seeing your name on a news story is a great Christmas present for these aspiring journalists.” and what they will be expected to be paid, for their work in the future!!!
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Don’t trainees/interns use notebooks these days?
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Those who comment on this website are literally incapable of saying anything encouraging. They hate journalism so much it makes me wonder why they are stopping by. Surely Paula and her top team at Brighton Journalist Works should be commended for their work here, helping young students getting a real hands on and practical experience. Who knows a first of them might even decide this is a career for them. I can’t help think all the comments above are from people who never quite achieved what they wanted and now are happy to snipe from the sidelines – I think some have been consuming a bit too much Christmas spirit. Well played BJW!!!
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LW Journo fails to appreciate the threat to quality journalism from user-generated content – ie stuff that doesn’t need paying for. Journalists who want a career in what remains of this industry need to defend a decent day’s pay for a decent day’s work.
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