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Journalists seek union recognition at DC Thomson
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (461+ words) Journalists at a major publishing group have asked their employer to begin discussions on formal union recognition. The National Union of Journalists" chapel at DC Thomson has launched a campaign for recognition, saying journalists" pay has failed to keep pace…...
Journalists launch Whitby Anchor to serve historic town - Journalism News from Holdthe Front Page
3+ week, 1+ day ago (389+ words) Two journalists with a combined 35 years" experience in the regional press have set up a new title to serve the historic town where they live. Emma Ryan and Ceri Oakes both worked for the Whitby Gazette in their early days…...
Newsquest editorial boss to return to Bournemouth Echo
3+ week, 6+ day ago (412+ words) One of the most influential editorial bosses in the regional press has moved into a new hands-on editor role at one of his old titles after a 12-year "secondment." Toby Granville, editorial development director at Newsquest for the past 12 years,…...
Publisher creates 50 new journalism jobs in major recruitment drive
4+ week, 22+ hour ago (598+ words) A regional publisher is creating 50 new journalism jobs in a major recruitment drive which will also see at least four titles regaining dedicated editors. Iconic Media is launching what it is calling "one of the most significant investments in local…...
Entries open for Press 30 Under 30 awards
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (276+ words) An annual award scheme designed to showcase up and coming journalistic talent is now open for entries. The Press 30 Under 30 Awards, organised by the News Media Association and Haymarket Media Group, aims to recognise the next generation of journalists. The…...
Journalism "academy" for people affected by homelessness set to expand
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (321+ words) A new journalism course designed to counter negative reporting of homelessness and poverty is expanding into two more UK cities later this year. The Glasgow-based Changing the Narrative Journalism Training Academy was launched in 2025 and is operated by The International…...
Survey seeks to explore "how journalists" priorities are changing"
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (314+ words) Journalists are being given the chance to take part in a "future of journalism" survey that will explore how the industry is changing. Liveblogging platform Tickaroo carried out a survey of young journalists and journalism students last year which found…...
Political reporter joins MEN after Daily Mail spell - Journalism News from Holdthe Front Page
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (186+ words) A political journalist is returning to the regional press after eight years on Fleet Street. Iram Ramzan has announced she is joining the Manchester Evening News as its politics reporter. Iram, pictured, trained at News Associates in Manchester before starting…...
Pilot scheme to encourage young people into media launched in North West
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (308+ words) A pilot scheme designed to encourage young people to take up media careers has been launched in the North West with the backing of regional editors. The initiative, called "Inspiring the Future," was one of a package of measure announced…...
Journalist switches regions after four years with publisher
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (167+ words) A journalist has moved from one region to another with the same newspaper publisher. Matthew O'Hara has left Newsquest's Cumbria titles, where he has worked since 2022. He is now working as a senior reporter at the publisher's titles across the…...