Alumni Network

Keep in touch with other PA Media Academy graduates and the latest industry developments

Your PA Media Academy journey doesn’t end when your apprenticeship or NCTJ Diploma finishes.

By registering for our free alumni network, you’ll join a community of fellow PA-trained journalists, who have gone on to work for organisations such as The Athletic, the BBC, the FT, The Independent, Politico and The Sun.

From early-career reporters and communications specialists to senior editors at global news brands, our network will connect you with your peers and help you build professional relationships outside of your organisation.

At our exclusive alumni events, you’ll be able catch up with your classmates and meet new people to discuss your experiences and share knowledge with. You’ll also hear from inspiring speakers with plenty of tips on how to hit your career goals. 

Our newsletter will keep you updated on internships, job opportunities and mentoring schemes, as well as showcasing the latest fantastic work from our alumni community.

Sign up, for free, by hitting the button below.

Why join our Alumni Network?

  • Industry Insight

    Join us for exclusive events with subject specialists, hiring managers and speakers from across the media.

  • Networking

    Catch up with your classmates, and join a wider network of PA-trained journalists and communications professionals.

  • Knowledge Sharing

    Share your experiences and be inspired by how your peers are tackling obstacles and breaking new ground.

  • Mentoring Opportunities

    Inspire the next generation of journalists through mentoring and work experience opportunities.

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What our alumni say

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Being equipped with an NCTJ Diploma does massive favours for your future, and the skills the course taught me are ones I lean on every single day. The simple fact is, I wouldn’t be where I am without that course. 

Alex Barker
, Videographer & Presenter
, The Athletic

I was able to count on excellent teachers and professionals who helped me push my limits and achieve my goals. I was impressed by the quality of the course and the motivation teachers put into it. It was a great experience and I would definitely do it again!

Laure Poncet
, Research Officer
, ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes

My time at PA Training was a whirlwind of fun and excitement. The full-time NCTJ course in London is fast-paced and hard work but perfectly sets you up for what to expect in a reporter role.

Camilla Foster
, Reporter
, Newsquest

The methods and techniques you learn (and apply) on a daily basis through teaching, coursework and eventually exams crop up again and again in both job applications and jobs themselves – the course content is directly relevant to the realities of the industry. 

James Saunders
, Digital News Reporter
, GB News

The teaching I received was second to none and despite having no experience whatsoever in journalism, the tutors made sure there was a friendly environment where I felt welcome to ask any questions I needed. I was able to finish the course and go into a job working for The Sun.

Olivia Allhusen
, Junior Journalist
, The Sun

I honestly thought that the whole day was fabulous!!! You really couldn’t have done anymore for us. The combination of practical exercises and feedback was particularly useful, it was a challenging day (in a very good way) in that we really had to think, learn and adapt quickly. I know the team are significantly better prepared for media interviews after this training.

Fragile X Society
, Managing Director

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