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8 Jan 2021

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Best journalism films to watch

From investigative dramas to hilarious comedies exploring the highs and lows of the media industry, here is our list of the best journalism films to watch!

Photo collage of the best things that happened at News Associates in 2020, with 2020 in bold white lettering over the top. Descriptions of images from top left, going clockwise: The NCTJ careers guide front cover, featuring News Associates trainee Nadine White and the title ‘Do you want to be a journalist?’ Trainees Kishan, Ella, Jen and Sam posing with their awards for top exam results at the NCTJ Diploma Awards. Lucy Dyer, Laura Garcia and Emma Bentley posing for a selfie at the Women in Media Conference in Manchester. News Associates’ yoga instructor Emma Lindsay doing a yoga pose, wearing a black and white floral jumpsuit in front of a bush with red flowers. Trainee Kate Pounds smiling and doing Braille shorthand on a Braille note-taking device – she is wearing a white T-shirt and is sat at a wooden desk. Manchester head of journalism Andrew Greaves with Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan at JournoFest this year. Trainee Ellen holding a shorthand sign made out of newspapers which says ‘buy a newspaper.’

19 Dec 2020

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20 great things that happened at News Associates in 2020

At News Associates we’re all about celebrating the good things in journalism. And while there’s no denying this year hasn’t played out how we expected, one thing has stayed the same – the amazing achievements of our News Associates trainees, alumni and staff.

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16 Dec 2020

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How I got into… entertainment journalism

We spoke with Beth Kirkbride about how she got into entertainment journalism and what her advice would be for people wanting to break into the industry.

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15 Dec 2020

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News Associates recognised across NCTJ Awards for Excellence shortlist

With 11 nominations across seven categories News Associates once again dominate the NCTJ Awards for Excellence shortlist.

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3 Dec 2020

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News Associates commits to in-person delivery for NCTJ courses

At News Associates we are committed to delivering our highly-practical multimedia journalism courses – aiming everyone for the gold-standard NCTJ qualification – while also keeping our trainees and staff safe.

30 Nov 2020

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A-Z guide to journalism

From top tips to the golden rules of reporting, here is our A-Z guide to journalism.

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17 Nov 2020

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Best places to pitch freelance journalism articles to for aspiring journalists

Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a career change, you may be on the look out for where to pitch freelance articles.

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3 Nov 2020

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What is the NCTJ and why is it so important?

The road to becoming a journalist often starts with the NCTJ. Here is our comprehensive guide to what the NCTJ is and why it is so important for aspiring journalists.

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23 Oct 2020

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Best journalism documentaries to watch

Here are the best documentaries to watch if you want to be a journalist.

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12 Oct 2020

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Record-breaking 100% gold-standard NCTJ qualification passes for School of Journalism 2020 class

100% of our first ever undergraduate class achieved a gold-standard NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism – a record-breaking achievement.

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