The Master of Arts degree in journalism should be sacrosanct in the industry, and certainly...
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Why an NCTJ programme is a better career move
Recently, I completed the 17-week news reporting NCTJ at Press Association Training in London...
Political journalism in the digital age
If you ask political journalists about their favourite comic characters, it won’t be long...
How one assignment can change everything
Afghanistan was an assignment I never thought would land on my desk. But one phone call on a July...
US election coverage: A tap away
There’s so much news coming at you nowadays from so many different directions that it can...
Transitioning to freelance journalism
I spent more than 12 years working as a staff reporter at a range of publications – from my...
The role of relationships in a social media age
Social media has made it easier than ever to build a personal and professional network. At the...
The role of the web in a media career
Have you just graduated from uni with a 2:1 and LOVE writing? We want YOU to write for our award...
The importance of being an ethical journalist
A plumber who uses cheap materials may cause a flood. A taxi driver who speeds may cause a crash. A...
How to build your brand in the digital age
"Building your personal brand." At best the idea is daunting. At worst, the entire...
How you can be an engaging radio presenter
The “art” of radio is communicating content in a way that is so engaging for your...
The rights and wrongs of publishing images
What exactly is meant by ‘image rights?’ In the United States personality rights are...