Guild Members: The NCTJ's Journalism Skills Academy Summer news

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Here's your latest update from the NCTJ, including upcoming training opportunities and new resources.

McNae's Essential Law for Journalists - 28th edition

The new McNaes Essential law for journalists 28th edition is now in stock and available to buy.

Order your copy here

Upcoming masterclasses and workshops

Data journalism masterclass: 29 July - Discover techniques for finding compelling stories in data.

Developing interviewing skills lunch and learn: 3 August - Improve one of the most important skills in any journalist's toolkit.

Feature writing: 5 August - Learn how to develop engaging long-form content

Editing skills series: 10 - 15 August - Join individual sessions or the full series covering proofreading, structure, clarity, SEO and more

AI for journalists and communications professionals: 3 September - This training combines up-to-date information with practical guidance

Journalism to PR: 16 September - PR is not just about writing press releases, so this course aims to provide a complete picture of the skills and attributes required.

Editing skills lunch and learn series: 14-18 September - Join individual sessions or the full series covering proofreading, style, simplifying, structure and grammar pitfalls

Media law masterclass: 6 October - Ask an expert trainer your questions and strengthen your understanding of media law.

Introduction to podcasting masterclass: 17 October - Practical tips to help turn your podcast idea into reality.

You can view all upcoming training opportunities on our full course calendar

Training for your team

Skills can be developed in 2 key ways:

For individuals: CPD masterclasses and e-learning materials to support requirements and address needs with an experienced trainer.

For teams: Bespoke group training sessions for your team can focus on real scenarios specific to your business and answer the questions that face you.

If you would like to know more about what bespoke training we can offer for your team please contact skillsacademy@nctj.com and we'd be happy to help.

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

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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