http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net Journalism training news updates from Be a journalist en Copyright 2008: Be a journalist contact.beajournalist@talktalk.net contact.beajournalist@talktalk.net mirabyte Feed Writer 1.0 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:22:29 -0000 Journalism, training, news Student journalists are being invited to compete for £1,000 and four weeks of work experience on the Sunday Times. The deadline for entries is July 1. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/090626_foreign.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:45:47 -0000 A regional newspaper editor has told trainee journalists that shorthand is a vital skill in the digital age. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/090609_shorthand.html Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:16:08 -0000 A journalism training centre in Prague is inviting candidates to join colleagues from around the world on a series of summer courses. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news090604_prague.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:19:25 -0000 An internet research and training consultancy has launched a new two-year postgraduate diploma in digital publishing. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news090427_digicourse.html Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:03:30 -0000 Our blogger discovers journalists have an image problem http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/blog/sofia081005.html Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:20:00 -0000 Fifteen rejections, but blogger Sofia is staying optimistic and considering a course of action to get her on the firt rung of the journalism training ladder. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/blog/sofia081005.html Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:17:31 -0000 Aspiring journalist Sofia Jones has suffered a setback in her search for a permanent job, but she is persevering with her plan despite the recession gloom...Read more in her blog http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/blog/sofia081005.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:25:58 -0000 More trainee journalists are taking shorthand exams, the National Council for the Training of Journalists reports. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news090208_short.html Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:13:02 -0000 Trainee journalist Sofia Jones is finding it hard to switch off after discovering being a reporter is more than a nine to five job. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/blog/sofia081005.html Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:52:54 -0000 Trainee journalist blogger Sofia Jones resolves to find a job in the new year despite the recession and a week of covering the arrival of Father Christmas. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/blog/sofia081005.html Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:33:43 -0000 Sofia finds herself faced with a tough decision during her work experience. http://www.beajournalsit.talktalk.net/blog/sofia081005.html Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:57:16 -0000 Trainee journalist blogger Sofia Jones reports back from her work experience on a local newspaper and sees work on the front page and her name in print. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/blog/sofia081005.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:29:14 -0000 Blogger Sofia Jones reports back from work experience with her local paper. http://www/beajournalist.talktalk.net/blog/sofia081005.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:06:08 -0000 Blogger Sofia had a trip to the circus on her first week of work experience. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/blob/sofia081005.html Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:28:03 -0000 Blogger Sofia Jones reflects on the fallout of the Brand and Ross prank phonecall broadcast. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/blog/sofia081005.html Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:58:11 -0000 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:56:58 -0000 Aspiring journalist Sofia Jones tells of the agony of waiting for the result of her application for a place on the BBC journalism training scheme. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/sofia081005 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:45:42 -0000 Discover how Be a journalist's resident blogger Sofia Jones used her powers of persuasion to land a work experience stint at her local newspaper. http:www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/blog/sofia081005.html Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:23:38 -0000 The global video hosting website YouTube has launched the second round of its competition for aspiring journalists. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news081016_youtube.html Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:07:52 -0000 The NCTJ has created a short training film aimed at students and trainees on how to shoot news videos for the web. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news081006_video.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:01:01 -0000 A new edition has been released of a training course guide designed to promote science journalism across Europe. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news081006_science.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:28:58 -0000 Sofia Jones is aiming to make her mark in the media. She shares the trials and tribulations of an aspiring writer in her new blog. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/blog/sofia081005.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:10:44 -0000 The BBC is looking for 15 people to join its year-long Journalism Trainee Scheme. You've got a month to apply. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080923_bbc.html Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:02:04 -0000 In our latest work experience update, trainee journalist Joanne Rudd swaps the quiet suburban life of Hull for the hustle and bustle of London for a one week placement at the Press Association. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/workexp080922_jrudd.hml Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:19:12 -0000 NCTJ-accredited pre-entry courses have been updated to reflect the skills needed in today's newsrooms. The NCTJ says the updates will affect all those sitting preliminary NCTJ Certificates in Journalism – reporters, magazine journalists, sub-editors, press photographers and photo-journalists. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080919_change.html Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:57:49 -0000 The global video sharing website YouTube has launched a competition for budding journalists to create a three-minute news video. http:www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080824_youtube.html Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:00:56 -0000 The mobile phone question and answer website AQA is recruiting contributors - and is offering journalism students a chance to earn while they improve their research skills. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080805_aqa.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:05:13 -0000 The National Council for the Training of Journalists has set up a Journalism Qualifications Board to plan and oversee the development of its multi-media qualifications. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080802_board.html Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:05:41 -0000 Trainee journalists are being invited to write for a new website campaigning on issues around food launched by former journalism student Chris Gaynor. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080704_food.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:24:49 -0000 Winners from the University of Central Lancashire and Norton College in Sheffield dominated the UK Press Gazette Student Journalism Awards. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080703_awards.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:35:31 -0000 Read a new comment about journalism training at De Montfort University, Leicester. http://wannabeajournalist.freeforums.org/top-marks-all-round-t6.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:53:01 -0000 The launch of the updated journalism training course list on the website Be a journalist linked to a forum for student feedback is making headlines. Read the coverage on the UK regional journalism website Hold the Front Page. http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/training/080702newweb.shtml Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:14:10 -0000 A leisure guide website is trying to recruit a network of contributors covering the UK. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080701_myvillage.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:28:52 -0000 Ricki Dewsbury of the University of Central Lancashire was named the Student Journalist of the Year at the Press Gazette Student Journalism Awards. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080701_ricki.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:07:03 -0000 Young writers are being invited to submit entries for a motoring journalism award with a top prize of £1,500 and work on a top motors publication http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080626_motors.html Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:05:36 -0000 Visit Be a journalist to browse a new list of 86 UK centres providing journalism training. The comprehensive interactive list covers NVQs to postgraduate diplomas, fast-track pre-entry to degree courses. It is broken down by subject area - general, photography, broadcasting, magazines, sports, investigative and NVQs. Courses accredited by training industry bodies are highlighted. And there is a link to a forum where students can leave feedback on their courses and training providers. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/courses/general.html Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:23:19 -0000 Most newspaper editors believe the integrated multi-media newsroom will soon become the norm with journalists producing digital content for print, video and online. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080618_digital.html Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:11:05 -0000 Aspiring theatre journalists are being offered their big break - covering one of England's leading theatre companies with cash towards expenses. The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is looking for a new intake of committed and aspiring arts journalists to regularly cover its productions and events between August 2008 and August 2009. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080613_theatre.html Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:31:53 -0000 Three universities in Scotland have had new journalism courses accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists for the first time. Two more courses in England have also achieved the gold standard required for accreditation. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080611_courses.html Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:40:58 -0000 Journalism trainer Cleland Thom is offering video advice via YouTube on how to tackle journalism exams. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080609_youtube.html Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:37:49 -0000 Editors, tutors, trainers, NCTJ students and trainees are invited to support the NCTJ’s first Awards for Excellence in Journalism, which celebrate the achievements of those working on, or who have completed, NCTJ-accredited courses. http://www.beajournalist.talktalk.net/news/news080606_nctjawards.html Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:29:19 -0000