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April 2016 News

Justice at last: Echo runs late special after Hillsborough inquest verdicts

Editor pledges support for families of 96 football fans jury ruled were unlawfully killed

Regional magazine prints alternative mayoral covers

Rival candidates feature on front of monthly publication

Joint sporting celebration prompts weekly special supplement

Football club wins league title as manager marks 1,000 games in charge of team

Reporter nicknamed ‘the Pope’ returns to old newsroom after 60 years

Former journalist, 86, was known for picking up stories in Catholic church

Most constituencies not covered by daily newspapers, research finds

New report calls for “major upheaval” of media plurality framework

Ex-regional press colleagues welcome new investment in start-up

Company founded just over a year year ago can expand data centre and newsroom

Council loses IPSO complaint over air crash memorial newspaper ban row

Inaccuracy claim against regional daily dismissed

New editor must restore pride after awards snub, says training chief

NUJ members at newspaper have called for title not to be considered for accolade

Daily-turned-weekly moves to new city centre base

Around 160 people to be based in office a stone’s throw from old HQ

Journalists urged to avoid use of ‘lazy’ or ‘chavs’ in stories about poverty

New guidelines from NUJ list 20 terms deemed derogatory to people in poverty

Weekly’s wrap celebrates club’s sporting success

Special edition marks football team’s promotion

Corbyn explains doorstep interview ban to local newspaper

Labour leader tells weekly “daily press conference” outside house not fair to neighbours

Law Column: Does copyright decision leave fair dealing on a sticky wicket?

Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing the industry

Weekly leads way as Regional Press Awards shortlists are announced

All the contenders for the industry’s premier awards

Up to 14 jobs to go as Trinity Mirror unveils website merger plan

Move will see websites of 13 newspapers merge into three online brands

Barron makes swift return to work with journalism training role

Regional daily chief stepped down after 17 years in charge earlier this month

Senior Media Officer Metropolitan Police Westminster, closes 22 Sep
Content, Channels and Engagement Officer Metropolitan Police Westminster, closes 22 Sep
Communications Lead – Chief Media Officer  Metropolitan Police Westminster, closes 22 Sep
Senior Content, Channels and Engagement Officer Metropolitan Police Westminster, closes 22 Sep
Media Officer Metropolitan Police Westminster, closes 22 Sep
Communication Planning Manager Metropolitan Police Westminster, closes 22 Sep
Communications Manager NCTJ Saffron Walden, closes 26 Sep
Press Photographer North News and Pictures Newcastle, closes 19 Sep

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Tips on choosing a journalism course

Emma Clark, former marketing and communications manager for the National Council for the Training of Journalists, offers her advice on choosing between journalism courses.
Recently I've attended numerous careers fairs around the country, meeting students of all ages keen to break into journalism - whether that be in newspapers, television, radio or magazines. And of course, all students want to know which journalism course they should go on and whether they need NCTJ qualifications.

A quick look at the trainee job ads on HTFP demonstrates the importance of gaining the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. Many adverts require candidates to have, or be awaiting results for, their NCTJ Diploma.

Trying to break into the industry without it makes a tough task almost impossible. With the rise in tuition fees, choosing the right journalism course is even more important than ever and students need to be sure they are learning the vocational skills required by employers, enabling them to hit the ground running when they enter the newsroom.

Employers know that an NCTJ-trained applicant will be able to find and construct stories, understand media law and ethics and be able to take down an accurate shorthand note when required. And contrary to popular belief it is not just the regional press looking for these skills, but nationals, online and broadcast too. Recent Sky Sports News schemes, for example, have been looking for practical skills including a minimum of 100wpm shorthand.

Student journalists can complete their NCTJ training in a number of ways - FE colleges and independent centres offer the Diploma in Journalism as fast-track and academic year courses, while universities offer it as part of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. All of these journalism courses lead to the same NCTJ qualifications and meet the same standard, allowing students to pick the one that's best for them.

It's no secret that the NCTJ has an exacting standard, and this applies not just to the qualifications but also to the course provider. All NCTJ-accredited courses have to work incredibly hard to meet the requirements in the same way that students have to work incredibly hard to achieve the gold standard. This ensures the NCTJ logo acts as a meaningful kitemark for quality journalism training.