Magazines & Newspapers Useful links
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Offering advice ranging from training to jobs, news and awards.
Journalism.co.uk
An online information source for established and aspiring journalists and a reference point for media professionals who are studying or wish to study in this field. There are dedicated sections on the site giving advice and providing "How to"s to get into the industry.
The website includes blogs, a short course and university directory, job vacancies related to journalism, daily news topics and RSS live feeds.
Media Week
Media Week is a business magazine for the commercial media industry reflecting
the fast-moving and diverse developments taking place across TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, outdoor, digital and agencies.
National Council for the Training of Journalists
The NCTJ accredits a number of journalism courses offered by colleges and universities and by distance learning.
National Union of Journalists
The NUJ has 30,000 members in all publishing sectors. In addition to providing independent advice on training issues, the NUJ produces an useful careers in journalism guide
The Newspaper Society
The Society represents and promotes the interests of Britain's regional and local press. They have information about the professional qualifications in newspaper journalism (Level 4 NVQs) and handy hints on how to enter the newspaper industry
Periodical Publishers Association
PPA is the trade organisation for magazine publishers in the UK and its role is to promote and protect the interests of the magazine sector and maintain professional publishing standards.
Periodicals Training Council
The Periodicals Training Council (PTC) is the training arm of the Periodical Publishers Association. Your Future in Magazine Publishing is an essential guide to those looking to progress in the magazine industry, and includes a listing of accredited magazine journalism courses.
Press Gazette
Offering a range of information including news and jobs for Journalists.
Scottish Newspaper Publishers Association
The Scottish Newspaper Publishers Association (SNPA) provides an overview of the industry and current issues of importance.
Society of Editors
The Society of Editors seeks to help the improvement of quality journalism through the active support of education and training. It has nearly 500 members in national, regional and local newspapers, magazines, broadcasting and new media, journalism education and media law. To find our more visit
