If you’re interested in a career in journalism our free, hands-on workshops will give you a glimpse into the industry and our award-winning NCTJ training.
Whether you’re just starting out or thinking of a career change, our practical sessions are suitable for those looking to get into news, sport, online or broadcast journalism.
At the news journalism workshops our editors will get you tackling a breaking news exercise and we’ll provide individual feedback on your stories.
Our sports journalism workshops are delivered alongside Sportsbeat – the UK’s leading sports news agency.
Please sign up for our free journalism workshops below or email training@newsassociates.co.uk.
If you’re in sixth form or are interested in our undergraduate degree, The School of Journalism, please sign up here.
WORKSHOP DATES
- Saturday October 25, 2025, 10am-1:30pm (in-person) – News journalism workshop (must be aged 16+)
- Tuesday October 28, 2025, 7pm-9:30pm (remote) – News journalism workshop
- Tuesday November 11, 2025, 7pm-8:30pm (remote) – Data and investigative journalism panel and Q&A with Daily Mail senior news features reporter Chris Matthews, The Sun news reporter Emily-Jane Heap, Times Higher Education data journalist Paddy Jack and Daily Mail reporter Elizabeth Haigh
- Tuesday December 2, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm (remote) – Pathways into journalism Q&A with editorial development director Lucy Dyer and our ‘How to be a Journalist’ podcast host Plamedi Mbungu
- Tuesday January 13, 2026, 7pm-9:30pm (remote) – News journalism workshop
- Thursday January 15, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm (remote) – News Associates open evening and Q&A with News Associates staff and grads
- Saturday February 28, 2026, 10am-1pm (in-person) – News journalism workshop (must be aged 16+)
Please be aware our news journalism workshops are exactly the same session, so please only apply for one.
Our remote workshops are hosted on Zoom and our in-person events are held at our newsroom in Twickenham.
INTERESTED IN SPORTS JOURNALISM?
The Sports Journalists’ Association and News Associates have teamed up to offer FREE sports journalism talks and masterclasses to SJA Academy members.
So far we’ve heard from sports presenter Kate Mason, sports broadcaster Katie Shanahan and Sportsbeat multimedia journalist Laura Howard and sports content creators Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley.
Keep an eye out for our next event later in 2025!
“News Associates was the perfect introduction to the journalism industry. I had no intention of joining the course but after a free workshop I was instantly sold and it was the best decision I’ve made.”
Lauren Windle, News Associates alumna
“The School of Journalism’s masterclasses gave me a real insight into the intensity and sheer excitement of reporting. Their challenging tasks pushed me out of my comfort zone towards improvement, while the friendly tutors shared their wealth of industry knowledge through detailed feedback.”
Adam Wareing, School of Journalism alumnus