Experiences of graduating during a pandemic
Experiences of graduating during a pandemic No one expected it, but the pandemic has lasted so long that now we’re seeing a second year of disrupted graduations. We asked Amber …
A summary of the NCTJ Report on diversity in journalism
The NCTJ’s report on diversity in journalism The National Council for Training Journalists (NCTJ) is a nationwide standard many UK based journalists must obtain a qualification from. The Council recently …
Stroke awareness month: how my strokes affected my journalism
Stroke awareness month: how my strokes affected my journalism I’m 21, PressPad’s commissioning editor and have had two strokes. Since May is stroke awareness month, I want to talk about …
PressPad’s pandemic journey
PressPad’s pandemic journey Like many organisations, PressPad had to pivot during the pandemic – it was a bold move but it certainly paid off. We reached thousands of people through …
Don’t have a mentor – newsletters are a great place to start looking for tips and advice
Don’t have a mentor – newsletters are a great place to start looking for tips and advice When starting out in any industry, guidance is always effective. If you think …
Are journalism awards diverse enough?
are journalism awards diverse enough? In honour of the National Diversity Awards nominations being announced, our blog editor, Amber Sunner, is asking herself: are journalism awards diverse enough? Diversity in …
Our favourite smaller publications
Our favourite smaller publications In the world of journalism, there are industry giants that dominate – and smaller publications with amazing content that often gets overlooked. Today we want to …
The importance of local journalism
The importance of local journalism Local journalism can often be swept aside in the industry but in recent months it has become apparent how important it is to the community …
CV Clinics are back – here’s what I learnt from mine
CV Clinics are back – here’s what I learnt from mine Amber Sunner took a CV Clinic in PressPad Remote season 1. Here are the takeaways from the session in …
Key learnings from the Representology Journal launch
Key learnings from the Representology Journal Launch The PressPad team are delighted with the Representology Journal launch. We stand by their mission and we urge you all to read it …