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
- Monday July 21, 2025, 7pm-8:30pm (remote) – Getting into radio journalism panel and Q&A with European football writer and broadcaster Lee Davey, BBC Radio journalist Marta Santiváñez, Radio News Hub journalist Grace McIntosh and LBC Online journalist Phoebe D.Osei
- Saturday July 26, 2025, 10am-1:30pm (in-person London) – News journalism workshop (must be aged 16+)
- Tuesday August 5, 2025, 7pm-9:30pm (remote) – News journalism workshop
- Saturday September 6, 2025, 10am-1:30pm (in-person) – News journalism workshop (must be aged 16+)
- Tuesday September 23, 2025, 7pm-9:30pm (remote) – News journalism workshop
- Tuesday October 28, 2025, 7pm-9:30pm (remote) – News journalism workshop
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.
Sign up now for our next Q&A with award-winning sports content creators Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley on July 28, 7pm-8:15pm, on Zoom.
See more here and book your spot here.
“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