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Main feature 12 Growing up from the roots Making newsrooms better reflect society


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elcome to The Journalist’s first edition of 2022, and welcome back to the magazine in print after two years of being digital only!


It’s great to be back in print because for many of us, nothing beats an actual magazine or


newspaper when we spend far too much time on a screen. The Journalist was taken digital-only just after the start of the pandemic to save money for the union amid fears that it would suffer a financial shock as the media industry and the economy contracted. But thankfully that didn’t transpire and the NUJ’s delegate meeting last year called for print to return. That roll- out is happening on an opt-in basis so if you want a copy sent to your home please go to My NUJ on the website and tick the print preference. As they say on those annoying TV hub sign- ups, you’ll only have to do this once! Soon after the print magazine disappeared, so too did our


letters and feedback which was a great shame as they are an important part of a membership publication. So, can I make a fresh appeal for you to get in touch with your views – email journalist@nuj.org.uk or tweet @mschrisbuckley We’ve tried to pack a lot into this issue and I hope you’ll


News 3 Rallying to defend the BBC Corporation hit by licence fee freeze


5 LDR reporters’ victory Recognition deal at Reach


7 Ex minister and NUJ fight police order Move to protect source material


Features


10 Spotlight on Sheffield Work and life in the city


14 Get the NUJ rate for the job … But always ask for more


18 World’s first columnist Writer doubled as quack doctor


Regulars


09 Viewpoint 19 NUJ & Me 21 Technology 25 And finally...


Arts Page 22


Ray Snoddy Page 20


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