Incredibly excited to say I’m going to be mentored by @theguardian.com Chief Sports Writer @barneyronay.bsky.social for the next 12 months! All thanks to the @johnschofieldtrust.bsky.social for setting up this opportunity 🗞️

@robhatch.bsky.social hi Rob, can you give us a follow so we can DM you please?

@aine-lawlor.bsky.social hi Aine, can you give us a follow so we can message you about something please?

@fotoole.bsky.social hi Fintan, we now can't seem to DM you! Do you have an email we can reach you on please?

@fotoole.bsky.social hi Fintan, we're trying get in touch about the possibility of you mentoring a young journalist. Would you be interested?

The BBC's Clive Myrie on why our work is important 👇 Just £1,225 left to raise, can you help us? donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... www.youtube.com/watch?v=veGm...

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We work every day to make it easier for early career journalists, especially from underrepresented backgrounds, to break into journalism. A media that reflects the audiences it serves is important for democracy and society. Donate to help us achieve this >>> donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

If you're a journalist, or you value a free press, please consider a donation to the amazing @johnschofieldtrust.bsky.social which works hard to make newsrooms reflect the audiences they serve by supporting upcoming journalists from less well-connected backgrounds with mentors.

NUJ members in @nujdigitalmedia.london branch have made this donated in memory of colleagues killed in Gaza. The donation goes to the very good cause of @johnschofieldtrust.bsky.social to help early career journalists. Killing journalists is a war crime. nujdigitalmedia.london/2025/12/02/n...

NUJ London Digital Media Branch donates to the John Schofield Trust

The NUJ London Digital Media Branch has agreed a £1,000 donation to the John Schofield Trust as part of their ‘Big Give’ Christmas campaign – a contribution doubled to £2,000 through match fu…

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If you book a mentoring session between now and 31st December - I am going to donate half the fees to this good cause @johnschofieldtrust.bsky.social donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

#NewsroomsForAll - 30th anniversary year – Big Give

The John Schofield Trust exists to empower the next generation of diverse & talented journalists with mentoring, network-building and upskilling. Our goal is to make newsrooms more representative of t...

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We are asking for donations from anyone who supports the work of the John Schofield Trust and #NewsroomsForAll Help us reach early career journalists who are diverse and talented but may not have the connections or privileges to break into the sector. DONATE >>> donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

@chrisburn.bsky.social hi Chris, do you mind giving us a follow (or your email) so we can contact you about something please?

Our next masterclass is on Wednesday 20th August (1pm UK time) and explores the topic of reporting from the Global South. We will be joined by Shamim Chowdhury, JST Senior Fellow and award-winning foreign correspondent. Sign up for the zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Early-career reporters in the UK, be sure to check out the John Schofield Trust mentoring scheme — applications are open now! I've loved mentoring young journalists on this program, which offers bespoke one-to-one coaching and access to a variety of masterclasses. More details here →

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Applications have just launched for places on our esteemed early career programme in 2026. Perfect for those 2-5 years into their career who would benefit from mentoring and a boost to their journalism careers. More info👇 johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/face-to-face...

Applications have just launched for places on our esteemed early career programme in 2026. Perfect for those 2-5 years into their career who would benefit from mentoring and a boost to their journalism careers. More info👇 johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/face-to-face...

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Applications for our 2026 early career journalism mentoring scheme will open on 4th August. We offer 12 months of individual mentoring from a senior journalist & monthly masterclasses. Subscribe to our newsletter and we'll email you the moment it goes live ⬇️ johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/subscribe/

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Brilliant interview with our founder Susie Schofield MBE - especially prescient given our upcoming 30 year anniversary www.journalism.co.uk/news/susie-s...

Susie Schofield: 'I vowed no journalist would go to their grave again not knowing their true value'

After 30 years of championing young journalists through the John Schofield Trust, Susannah Schofield reflects on her late husband's enduring impact on the industry and why supporting emerging talent h...

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Thank you to @ayshahtull.bsky.social, @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social and John Battle KC for last night's information-packed masterclass on journalists online safety. An important and timely topic!

We're looking forward to our first ever CV surgery tomorrow lunchtime with Sky Sports' @garytaphouse.bsky.social giving hands-on advice to six of our sports-based mentees👊

Our youtube channel is a treasure trove of masterclasses from top journalists✨ Especially helpful for any final year journalism students considering their next career steps right now ⬇️ www.youtube.com/@johnschofie...

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The John Schofield Trust is a charity that exists to make UK newsrooms as diverse as the people they serve. On our YouTube channel you can find some of our resources, including our successful #JSTmast...

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🏃🏻‍♂️Finished my first #LondomMarathon yesterday, it was tougher and more emotional than I expected. Thank you to everyone who has donated in support of the @johnschofieldtrust.bsky.social and CALM, it really means a lot www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...

@johnharris1969.bsky.social hi John, can you give us a follow so we can DM you about something please? Thank you!

Hi, in 2 weeks time I'll be running my first #LondonMarathon raising money for two great charities the @johnschofieldtrust.bsky.social + www.thecalmzone.net. Today I ran a half marathon before I taper my training, any support you can give would be hugely appreciated www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...

@marinaoloughlin.bsky.social hi Marina, do you have an email we can reach you on please?

Jonathan Paterson to replace Susie Schofield MBE as Chair of the John Schofield Trust johnschofieldtrust.org.uk?p=17037&prev...

Jonathan Paterson to replace Susie Schofield MBE as Chair of the John Schofield Trust - The John Schofield Trust

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Uniquely, The Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness is open to both published *and* unpublished work. This year, in addition to the prize, there is an @arvonfoundation.bsky.social course and/or a @johnschofieldtrust.bsky.social mentorship on offer for the best unpublished entries. ✍️ 🔗👇

In National Apprenticeship Week we'd like to celebrate the fact that we have a proud history of welcoming apprentices from across the industry into our network. This year we welcome 24% more apprentices than 2024, meaning they now make up a quarter of our cohort in 2025. ✨ #NAW2025 #Apprenticeship

We were delighted to be on the judging panel for the 'Emerging Young Talent of the Year' category at this year's @rtsmedia.bsky.social awards. Check out nominations and see you on the night! 👇 rts.org.uk/award/rts-te...

RTS Television Journalism Awards 2025

The nominations for the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2025, in partnership with Dataminr, have been announced.

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@stephanomics.bsky.social hi Stephanie, we're trying to reach you - do you have an email we can contact you on please?

Great to have my first meeting with Roxanna Wright, whom I'll be mentoring for the next year as part of the @johnschofieldtrust.bsky.social's early career journalists' scheme johnschofieldtrust.org.uk