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News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · 2d

Episode two of our Black History Month mini-series with Channel 4 sports news correspondent and @blakademik_productions founder Jordan Jarrett-Bryan is out NOW on all podcasting platforms 🎙

Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J11N... ✨

#HTBAJ #CoolestDisabled #Podcast

News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · 9d

Find out everything you need to know about data and investigative journalism with our brilliant panel of #TeamNA alumni 👩‍💻👨‍💻⁣
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🗓️ Tuesday November 11, 2025⁣⁣
⏰ 7:00pm-8:30pm⁣⁣
📍 Zoom

Promotional graphic by News Associates for their data and investigative journalism panel.

News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · 9d

Our Black History Month mini-series kicks off with We Are Black Journos founder Hannah Àjàlá 👏

Hear insights on how Hannah created the documentary ‘Proud and Unafraid’ on Nigeria’s LGBTQ+ scene on Monday ⭐️

Edited by Asha Rajoriya 📹

#BlackHistoryMonth #BBC #WorldService #HannahAjala #HTBAJ

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News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · 14d

If you didn't know already our first guest for our special Black History Month mini-series is We Are Black Journos founder and podcaster Hannah Àjàlá ✨⁣
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Tune in on Monday to hear about how she created a platform that actively works for the betterment of Black journalists 🌟 ⁣
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#HTBAJ

Graphic announcing Hannah Ajala as a special guest of the 'How to be a Journalist' podcast.

News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · 14d

This Black History Month, we’re celebrating the trailblazers who have carved space in this industry while pushing for more inclusion, representation and accountability in journalism ✨

Episodes dropping every Monday of October 🤩

#HTBAJ #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth 🎙️

Colourful graphic announcing the release of a podcast series for Black History Month.

News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · 21d

We are so proud of the results our trainees achieve, alongside covering real-life journalism thanks to the opportunities we offer at News Associates 🏆

At News Associates it’s about being good in both the newsroom and the classroom 🌟

We deliver award-winning training ✅

#TeamNA #StartedHere ✨

News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · 23d

A big welcome to our new first year School of Journalism trainees that started their course yesterday ✨

Very excited times ahead!

#StartedHere

News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · Sep 16

Hear insights about Rob’s career and how he visited Clacton and Stoke as part of his general election coverage for CNN’s breaking news team 👏

Episode 14 of ‘How to be a Journalist’ coming out tomorrow 🌟

Photo courtesy of Rob Picheta 📸

#CNN #GeneralElection #Politics #HTBAJ 🎙️

News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · Sep 15

🗣️ Special guest announcement 🗣️

CNN enterprise writer Rob Picheta is our special guest for episode 14 of ‘How to be a Journalist’ ✨

Rob shares insights on his experience covering British general elections 🏆

Coming out on Wednesday 🌟

#HTBAJ 🎙️

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Sian Elvin @sianelvin.bsky.social · Sep 9

Great to speak to new trainees at @newsassociates.bsky.social - and answer some excellent questions!

It's lovely to see so much enthusiasm for the industry and good luck for your course 📖

Sian laughing as she tells an anecdote to students

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News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · Sep 5

Hayters TV head of women’s football Ayisha Gulati, The Independent sports reporter Will Castle and freelance sports journalist Jasmine Trapnell spoke to our sports journalism trainees about their route into the industry and gave them advice on breaking into sport 🥇 #TeamNA #StartedHere

A panel of three laughing sports journalists talking about their careers in front of a group of eagerly attentive News Associates trainees.

Three smiling sports journalists in front of a stack of books.

News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · Sep 2

Photo dump: August edition pt2 📸⁣
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#TeamNA #StartedHere ✨

A group photo of smiling summer school trainees posing with the piece sign with some sat, whilst others are stood behind them.

Two smiling News Associates staff members with drinks in front of them sat down in the garden of a restauraunt.

A grinning News Associates tutor holding a pack of marmite pork pies.

Three smiling News Associates staff members sat in the garden of a restauraunt

News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · Sep 2

Photo dump: August edition 📸⁣
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#TeamNA #StartedHere ✨

News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · Aug 28

🗣️ Special guest announcement 🗣️

Health Service Journal senior correspondent Emily Townsend is our special guest for episode 13 of ‘How to be a Journalist’ ✨

Emily discusses her current role in the health and science sphere at Health Service Journal and making contacts 🌟

Listen via the link in bio!

News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Times news reporter Jessica Sharkey shared a few of her top tipsw for getting into journalism ✨

#StartedHere

News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · Aug 27

🗣️Calling all aspiring broadcast journalists 🗣️⁣

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Are you in sixth form or college, and interested in the world of radio, TV and podcasting?

If so, sign up to our broadcast journalism work experience day on Wednesday October 29, 2025! ⭐
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Sign up on our website

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Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · Aug 7

✍️ After a superb Q&A with Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley delivered by News Associates for our SJA Academy members, Plamedi Mbungu shares his top takeaways from the session…

@newsassociates.bsky.social #sportsmedia #contentcreators

Want to be a sports content creator? Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley explain all - Sports Journalists' Association

Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley were both winners at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards earlier in 2025, recognising their talents as sports content creators; they took part in a special News Ass...

www.sportsjournalists.co.uk

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Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · Jul 28

🚨 MONDAY at 7pm, on Zoom! 🚨

Don’t miss this special SJA Academy Q&A about becoming a sports content creator, with SJA Award winners Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley 🙌

Thanks to our friends at @newsassociates.bsky.social! Info + register 👉 www.sportsjournalists.co.uk/courses-and-...

#sportsmedia

Images of Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley in an info graphic with text

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News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · Jul 8

We had a brilliant evening attending the @nctj.bsky.social summer reception at The News Building in commemoration of the Journalism Diversity Fund's 20th year 🤩

Three News Associates graduates posing in front of a London skyline.

Two News Associates staff smiling and posing for a photo with a London skyline in the backdrop

Five panellosts looking towards the right as a question has been asked by a member of a packed crowd.

News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · Jul 7

We're excited for this Q&A in collaboration with @sportsjournalists.co.uk 🤩 Join the SJA Academy for FREE for exclusive opportunities in the sports media 💙 Sign up for the free event on July 28 on Zoom via the link in our bio ✨
newsassociates.co.uk/award-winnin...

Award-winning sports content creators host Q&A

The Sports Journalists' Association and News Associates are hosting a Q&A with two award-winning sports content creators.

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News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · Jul 2

Find out everything you need to know about working in radio with our brilliant panel 🎙️✨

Sign up via the link below 👇

newsassociates.co.uk/free-workshop/ Show Less

Promotional graphic by News Associates garnering traffic for their 'Getting into Radio Journalism' panel and Q&A. The graphic includes photos of four graduates in broadcast roles with their name and roles. he backdrop is khaki green and the text is yellow, white and orange.

News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · Jul 2

Ever wondered how to be a senior radio reporter?

BBC Newsbeat senior journalist reporter Eleanor Shearwood came onto our 'How to be a Journalist' podcast and spoke about her career ✨

Find out more below 👇 t.co/usYLqOkONM

https://newsassociates.co.uk/bbc-newsbeat-senior-journalist-reporter-eleanor-shearwood/

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News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · Jun 9

BBC Newsbeat senior journalist reporter Eleanor Shearwood speaks on the valuable lessons she picked up at university 🗣️

Let us know what you think about episode 11 of ‘How to be a Journalist’ 🌟

#TeamNA #StartedHere

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Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · May 29

“Kate offered great insights into the world of #sportsjournalism, explaining her route into the profession and how there’s no clear-cut way to break into broadcasting.”

✍️ Abi Akerman on our recent SJA Academy / @newsassociates.bsky.social session with Kate Mason 🙌

Presenter Kate Mason shares top tips for sports broadcasting - Sports Journalists' Association

Fresh from being shortlisted in the Columnist category at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, Kate Mason kindly spent time talking about all things sports broadcasting with SJA Academy members; ...

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News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · May 19

🗣️ “… Journalism isn’t a traditional route anymore.”

Hear more from Sky Sports assistant producer Alice Reeves-Turner on episode 10 of ‘How to be a Journalist’ 🌟

Dropping this week ‼️

#TeamNA #StartedHere #HTBAJ 👀