BULLIVANT Media reporter Lise Evans is celebrating after achieving the best results in the UK in a nationally recognised journalism qualification.
Lise won the Oxford University Press Public Affairs Award for being the top performer in the UK.
The exam is one of several in the National Council for the Training of Journalists’ (NCTJ) diploma course – the premier training programme for journalists.
Lise is the chief Evesham reporter and contributes titles across the region.The syllabus covers everything a reporter needs to know, including how Britain works – from the constitution and parliamentary democracy, to media law, ethical codes, and practical skills such as how to shoot video.
Lise completed her training with on-the-job learning via the Community News Project, a partnership between the NCTJ and regional news publishers that supports quality local journalism.
“There is no job quite like it for the sheer variety you get in a day’s work. Shining a spotlight on the positives, reporting on the bad – there is never a dull moment.
“Stories are waiting to be told, everywhere. It is a tremendous privilege and responsibility,” Lise said.
Before that, Lise enjoyed a 20-year career working in public relations and as a freelance feature writer before becoming a weekly newspaper reporter.
Lise’s editor Tristan Harris, said: “It’s a fantastic achievement for Lise, and we heartily congratulate her on her success.
“She brings a breadth and depth of knowledge to her role which is tremendous to see.”
