A former Bailiwick Express reporter has won a national journalism award after being shortlisted from a record number of entries.
Jodie Yettram was shortlisted by the National Council for the Training of Journalists in the ‘trainee top scoop’ and ‘trainee data journalism’ categories in its Awards for Excellence.
She went on to win the ‘top scoop’ category for breaking the news that Jersey’s home-birth service had been suspended.
The awards recognised outstanding journalism students, trainees and apprentices on NCTJ-accredited courses who are already making their mark in the industry.
The judges praised Jodie’s strong public interest reporting and her commitment to holding power to account for her report that Jersey’s home-birth service had been suspended.
Jodie said: “Winning the top scoop award is such an honour, especially given the strength of entries this year. I’m absolutely delighted.
“I’m incredibly grateful to my tutors at News Associates for their guidance and support, and to my brilliant colleagues at All Island Media, who made my time in the newsroom so special and inspiring. This recognition really means a lot.”
The 27-year-old was also highly commended in the ‘data journalism’ category, placing second for her article about what is driving the so-called ‘bean drain’– the emigration of young people from the island.
Jodie joked that she had now been “bean-drained” herself, as she is currently travelling in Sri Lanka and was therefore unable to attend yesterday’s awards ceremony at the Brighton Dome.
The ceremony was hosted by Sky Sports News presenter Hannah Wilkes, who said: “In a period of profound change across the media landscape, the role of high-quality, trusted journalism has never been more vital.
“I’m thrilled to be here today to recognise the students, apprentices and trainees rising to that challenge, and the educators and employers championing the highest standards of training.”
