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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.

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.

A close up of a packed magazine rack. The magazines are a variety of colours and are lined up next to and above each other. We are using it to illustrate our article about the best places to pitch to as an aspiring journalist,

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.

NCTJ-accredited journalist Shingi is standing in front of a Sunday Times banner which reads "Holding the world to account"

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.

23 Sep 2020

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New academic year, new look for our online publications

News Associates’ in-house websites South West Londoner and Mancunian Matters have a fresh new look.

Yoga teacher Emma stretching on a sunny beach. The yellow sands, blue sea and blue sky are all idyllic and the sun is setting. Emma is right in the middle of the shot. She is wearing a black and white jumpsuit and her short brown hair is tied up. Her right arm is out in front of her, parallel to the ground. Her right leg is planted but she is holding her left leg up behind her with her left arm and her left knee is bent. It's a beautiful stand-up yoga pose.

22 Sep 2020

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Free yoga classes offered to all News Associates trainees

After working hard each week to master their essential journalism skills, our trainees will now get the chance to attend free remote yoga sessions on Sunday mornings.

Kate Pounds and her guide dog Bertie outside on a patch of grass underneath a tree. Kate's blonde hair is down, she is wearing a blue blouse with pale pin trousers and pink trainers.

22 Jun 2020

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Blind News Associates trainee passes 100wpm Braille shorthand

An inspirational blind NCTJ trainee journalist has passed her 100 words-per-minute Braille shorthand exam at News Associates.

4 Jul 2019

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Baroness Lawrence meets News Associates trainees and recipients of Daily Mail Stephen Lawrence Scholarship

Stephen Lawrence Day should be written in all British calendars to ensure the memory of the murdered teenager is etched in British history, said his mother when she addressed trainees at News Associates, writes Michael Boniface.

25 Feb 2019

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Fleet Street Fox and The Times chief reporter named in News Associates JournoFest 2019 lineup

We’re thrilled to announce Susie Boniface, aka Fleet Street Fox, will speak at JournoFest 2019.

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