Guild Members: The NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Academy May diploma news and developing leadership skills

Guild members can access a 15% discount code via the Membership Area of the website.

Are you two to three years into your career and thinking about management positions? If so you may be interested in the NCTJ level 7 Leadership and Management for Journalists qualification to support you taking the next step.

The qualification is designed for those looking to grow confidence and learn how to best manage and develop their teams effectively. Although developed for journalists, modules cover how to apply ‘soft’ skills, understanding strategy, managing difficult conversations, motivating the team, performance management and workplace wellbeing, applicable across industries.

You can either study as a whole course to gain a qualification, or the modules can be purchased individually. If you think this would benefit you, or anyone in your team, please do get in touch or visit the website for more information.

The NCTJ can also support individuals through CPD courses (e-learning and masterclasses) or through bespoke team sessions.

Running soon

We have the following tutor-led masterclasses coming up to support you or your team:

Editing skills masterclass series or single day: 8 June – 12 June

AI for journalists and communications professionals masterclass: 17 June

Developing interviewing skills lunch and learn: 17 June – One of the most useful ways to gather information - this live lunch and learn is here to help you hone your skills.

An introduction to TikTok – 24 June - this TikTok masterclass introduces you to platform and teaches you how to ‘stop the scroll’ and get your posts noticed. It include a demo on ‘what a good one looks like’ and also gives tips on how to use it to find stories.

Media law masterclass: 30 June – the chance to ask a trainer all the questions you need to help avoid legal pitfalls

Engage your audience masterclass: 2 July – refresh foundations skills to help write sparkling copy

Essential digital skills masterclass: 8 July – a guide to producing digital story telling with multimedia elements

Introduction to podcasting masterclass: 17 July – tips and techniques to help get your podcast idea underway

Data journalism masterclass: 29 July – a masterclass on how to find compelling stories in data

Keep an eye on the full calendar here to support all your training needs.

For more information:

Laura Pilling (she/her), Journalism Skills Academy Manager

Direct no: 01799 611260

National Council for the Training of Journalists

The New Granary, Station Road, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3PL

Tel: 01799 544014

Web: www.nctj.com

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