Guild Members: The NCTJ's Journalism Skills Academy spring diploma news and developing digital skills

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When elections come around the role of the journalist becomes critical. Journalists fact-check political claims, and turn complex policies into information voters can actually use.

More importantly, they hold power to account—challenging politicians, exposing misinformation, and ensuring the public knows what it needs to know.

Without strong journalism, elections risk becoming driven by hype, bias, and falsehoods. With it, voters are better informed, democracy is stronger, and accountability remains front and centre.

This month's highlighted course

The NCTJ's reporting on elections e-learning course has been updated and gives you all the latest information you need to know about reporting on elections ahead of May 7.

Also running soon

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

 AI in the newsroom - 17 June - An up-to-date masterclass with an industry expert covering how AI can be used in the newsrooms and in content creation and the tools to help you

An introduction to TikTok - 24 June - back by request, 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.

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

Who can we support and how

There are two primary ways to build and strengthen skill

Individuals: Access CPD masterclasses and e-learning resources designed to meet your needs, all delivered with guidance from an experienced trainer.

Teams: Tailored group training sessions that focus on real-life scenarios within your organisation, helping address the specific challenges you face.

And as ever, if I can offer any support please don’t hesitate to get in touch .

Contact:

Laura Pilling (she/her)

Journalism Skills Academy Manager

Direct no: 01799 611260

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