by sportsbeat | Jun 18, 2021 | Blog
We spoke with Alex Brown, Westminster correspondent at The Scotsman and News Associates alumnus, about how he got into political journalism and what his advice would be for people wanting to break into the industry. Alex’s route into political journalism How did...
by sportsbeat | Jun 5, 2021 | Blog
Whether you’re already working in journalism or just starting out, here is a guide to organisations and resources supporting journalists in their careers. Entering the media industry can seem like a daunting prospect – but the good news is you’re not alone!...
by sportsbeat | May 26, 2021 | Blog
Covering local elections is one of the most exciting and important things you can do as a journalist. Our trainees share their experiences of doing it for the first time. The Mayor of London and London Assembly elections held on 6 May were the perfect opportunity for...
by sportsbeat | May 20, 2021 | Blog
We invited a panel of talented guest speakers to talk to aspiring journalists about what it takes to make it in the world of sports journalism. Now working as sports journalists for a range of publications, all our panellists trained at News Associates. These were the...
by sportsbeat | May 8, 2021 | Blog
‘Post-truth’ was Oxford Dictionary’s 2016 word of the year and Collins Dictionary chose ‘fake news’ for 2017. In 2021, the rise of misinformation is more threatening than ever, and journalists are at the forefront of the battle against it. Fact-checking has always...
