Fellows joining this year’s mentoring programme will have access to The New York Times’ online news content. Carla Correa of the newsroom said “nurturing a diverse workforce of independent, critical and curious thinkers is central to our mission.”
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Applications for our next mentoring programme open on 1 September! The Trust is excited to be welcoming applications from aspiring and early-career journalists based in England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
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In September applications to the Trust’s early career mentoring scheme will be opening for the first time to broadcast and multimedia journalists in the Irish Republic. The Trust also welcomes Ireland’s Public Service Media Organisation RTÉ as a new supporter.
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The article discussed the UK media’s class problem, following recent reports that 80% of UK journalists inhabit the highest social classes. Of the industry’s lacking working class representation David said, “The staff of the heritage titles in Fleet Street are talking to themselves, and missing real-life experiences on the ground.”
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The May edition of our newsletter is here. It features stories from our Fellowship, a link to a recording of our latest masterclass, and upcoming workshops, awards and opportunities to apply for.
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The category of Young Talent of the Year – established in conjunction with the Trust, announced its 2022 winner.
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The schools programme of online mentoring runs for 10-12 weeks. We now run UK-wide.
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Melissa, a 2022 Fellow, has moved from Times Radio to Channel 4 News.
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Anna, a 2022 Fellow, has been promoted at 5 News.
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Ellis, a 2022 Fellow, talked to students at his local university about his career so far in sports journalism.
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Find out who our 2022 mentoring scheme participants are
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Our award-winning 12-month mentoring scheme matches early career and apprentice journalists with experienced mentors. We prioritise applicants who enter the industry without privilege. We match around 60 journalists with mentors each year. Applications for the 2023 scheme open on 1 September.
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We provide online mentoring each year for around 40 students considering journalism as a career. They are at schools and sixth forms in Cardiff, Cornwall, Nottingham and Sheffield – areas identified by the Social Mobility Commission as being left behind economically and hollowed out socially. Mentors include Fellows from our early career scheme.
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The Trust offers all Fellows the chance to hear from the best in the news business on a range of subjects. Our Masterclasses include practical sessions such as how to pitch, present and podcast; as well as more topical debates on hot issues in the news industry.
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The John Schofield Trust set up the Royal Television Society award in 1996 in memory of John. The Young Talent Award is for the best work during the year by a journalist under 30. Many of the winners have gone on to become prominent figures in the news industry.
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