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
- Tuesday April 8, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm (remote) – How to start your own publication panel and Q&A with 9Bills founder Nelson Adeoti, Frontline Mag founder Patch Fennelly, Culture Crypt founder and social media lead Niall Smith and Boshemia Mag founder Eileen Espinoza
- Wednesday April 9, 2025, 7pm-9:30pm (remote) – News journalism workshop
- Tuesday April 15, 2025, 7:30pm-9pm (remote) – Science and health journalism panel and Q&A with Manchester Evening News social care correspondent Helena Vesty, Manchester Evening News science and innovation writer Bethan Finighan, freelance science journalist Zainab Hussain and freelance science journalist Jacklin Kwan
- Saturday May 24, 2025, 10am-1:30pm (in-person London) – News journalism workshop (must be aged 16+)
- Tuesday June 3, 2025, 7pm-9:30pm (remote) – News journalism workshop
- Saturday July 26, 10am-1:30pm (in-person London) – 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 either one of our newsrooms in London or Manchester.
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.
We hosted our first event in March 2025 and are planning the next for early May 2025. Keep your eye on our social accounts for updates.
See more here and sign up for the SJA Academy here.
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