Colm Murphy

The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) is an industry charity that aims to create a better society through diversity, quality, and trusted journalism. The non-profit company is based in Saffron Walden, UK, and was founded in 1951. The British company offers qualifications that prioritize employability and open doors to various careers in the media sector. The NCTJ also provides a leadership program designed by journalists for journalists, which applies widely-used leadership principles and theory to an editorial or content-driven environment. Additionally, they offer a Journalism Skills Academy to help professionals continue their professional development and keep their skills up to date. Joanne Butcher has been the CEO of the company since 2003.