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There are a number of ways in which you may apply for membership.
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Complete an on-line application form by clicking the link above.  Don’t forget to enter any reduced first-year subscription offer code in the …

National Press Card
National Press Card

The CIoJ is one of the original gatekeepers for the National Press Card (NPC), which is issued to its Full and Trainee members.
The card is the UK’s only national Press card recognised by all sections …

International Press Card
International Press Card

The Institute issues a specially-designed international press card to members
The card incorporates important security features such as holographic foil blocking, signature strip and laminated card holder photo and details, which gives better and improved protection …

Frequently asked questions

The publisher of one of the magazines for which I write wants to archive past issues on his web-site. Is this electronic publication, for which a further payment should be levied? I already …

Copyright Definitions

In the United Kingdom, as in most other countries, virtually all published works, whether literary, photographic, illustrative, filmed or computer-generated, are copyright. The period of copyright generally lasts until 70 years after …

Student Information
Student Information

Our basic guide to a career in Journalism may be downloaded by clicking the link below.
The guide gives an insight into jobs and careers available in journalism, together with an example of the …

Safety equipment

‘Revolting Britain!’ – A journalist’s safety guide to covering public disorder stories and others in similar dangerous circumstances.
There is no doubt that safety equipment can both save lives or injury, but …

Your rights

Revolting Britain!’ – A journalist’s safety guide to covering public disorder stories and others in similar dangerous circumstances.
Journalists are treated in law as ordinary citizens, but with some special rights.
They have …

Ten commandments of dos and don’ts

‘Revolting Britain!’ – A journalist’s safety guide to covering public disorder stories and others in similar dangerous circumstances.

Most violent demos happen at night. Wear dark clothing, carry the minimum money necessary and …

‘Revolting Britain!’
‘Revolting Britain!’

A journalist’s safety guide to covering public disorder stories and others in similar dangerous circumstances.
Journalists have always found themselves the target of mindless violence when covering stories of public disorder. Those journalists of the old …