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Award-Winning
News Associates trainees regularly dominate the NCTJ Awards for Excellence. Pictured are Anna Schaverien (The New York Times), Neil Athey (Lancashire Telegraph) and Katie Falkingham (BBC Sport).
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The road to becoming a journalist often starts with the NCTJ. At News Associates, we offer NCTJ-accredited journalism courses to ensure all our trainees have the qualifications and skills they need to walk straight into a journalism job.
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Plamedi Mbungu hosts How to be a Journalist podcast LIVE at JournoFest 2025
At our tenth JournoFest, How to Be a Journalist host Plamedi Mbungu recorded a live episode with four podcast journalists, which was uploaded on Spotify and YouTube after the event.
The secret to award-winning journalism panel at JournoFest 2025
Our trainees heard from Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh, Daily Mirror assistant editor Darren Lewis, The Sun chief Sunday reporter Scarlet Howes and MailOnline reporter Eirian Prosser at our tenth JournoFest.
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NCTJ journalism courses
At News Associates, we offer award-winning, NCTJ-accredited journalism training in London and remotely. Our courses prepare aspiring journalists for dynamic careers across media platforms, including print, digital, and broadcast. As the UK’s leading NCTJ journalism school, we pride ourselves on hands-on experience, industry connections, and a track record of trainees landing top media jobs. Whether you are starting out or looking to advance your skills, we provide tailored programs for success in the fast-paced world of journalism.
Why choose our journalism courses?
At News Associates, our journalism courses stand out for their intensive, NCTJ-accredited training, delivered by experienced professionals in the heart of London and online. With a hands-on approach, we equip trainees with practical skills to excel in multimedia journalism, from news writing to digital storytelling. Our programmes ensures quick entry into the industry, with strong connections to major media outlets and a proven record of trainee success. Choose us for award-winning training and a direct path to a journalism career.
Award-winning journalism courses
News Associates is proud to be the UK’s top-ranked NCTJ journalism school, recognised year after year for our excellence in training. We consistently earn accolades for trainee results, course quality, and graduate success, with numerous award-winning courses. Our trainees regularly win NCTJ awards, reflecting the rigorous training and industry readiness we provide. With a focus on real-world skills and industry connections, we prepare you for a competitive journalism career.