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September 2017 News

Publisher promotes editor to group-wide sports journalism role

Successor appointed at city-wide website

Reporter scores free tickets after achieving boyhood footballing dream

Journalist success secures birthday treat for son

‘Gutted’ editor axed as daily newspaper prepares to go weekly

News chief leaving journalism after 25 years

Third daily rapped for failing to protect sex assault victim’s identity

IPSO rules too much detail used in court report

City daily in post-terror attack peace studies bid

Newspaper launches campaign aimed at uniting patch

Law Column: Court of Appeal rules on ‘serious harm’ test in defamation

Our fortnightly look at legal issues facing journalism

Journalist who quit to become nun takes first vows

Political reporter joined religious order three years ago

Reporter to descend nearly 800 feet for daily’s charity appeal

Journalist to abseil down Grade I listed structure

Regional publisher to quit city HQ after nearly 50 years

Company on lookout for new premises from 2019

Heart attacks claims former industrial correspondent aged 74

Journalist worked for several dailies as well as BBC and PA

New weekly aims to double closed daily’s circulation

First edition of new Newsquest title sells out in town centre

Hyperlocal pioneer takes up new job editing consumer news websites

Editor closed news website last year

Publisher marks 100 days since Grenfell tragedy with microsite

Site will aim to provide permanent memorial to those lost

News editor raises 6k after coast to coast run for terminally ill friend

Daily journalist competed in great North run after challenge

Town faces three-way battle for readers as new titles launch

Third player enters market following regional daily’s demise

Government honours regional daily for support of armed forces

Newspaper wins Ministry of Defence award

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 13 Sep
PR Consultant Aberfield Communications Leeds, closes 6 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.