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NUJ Leeds and West Yorkshire

Do you work in the media, PR or publishing? The National Union of Journalists is here for you.

Our Leeds and West Yorkshire branch represents hundreds of student, freelance and staff journalists, including at the BBC, ITV, Iconic Media, Newsquest, Channel 4, PA Media and Reach.

We hold regular branch meetings and socials here in West Yorkshire, with a mixture of in-person and online activities.

Liana Jacob graduates at the University of Sheffield Source: Liana Jacob

Member spotlight: Liana Jacob

The front of the ITV Television Centre building on Kirkstall Road in Leeds. Picture (c) Harry Ward, 2025
A black speech bubble similar in shape to a megaphone with the words Back The BBC inside it. The wording is orange, white and pink Source: NUJ
A green NUJ placard is propped against a brick wall. The white wording reads FAIR PAY NOW and the NUJ logo is below
West Leeds Dispatch Editor John Baron at the branch AGM. Image by Bob Smith.
Robyn Vinter reports on the General Election in 2024
Abi Whistance of Mill Media speaks at the branch AGM Source: Bob Smith
July 2026
Jul 08
08 July 2026
Zoom,

All branch members are welcome - and encouraged - to join this online branch meeting. Read the full agenda and reports in the Members' Area (login required).

September 2026
Sep 09
09 September 2026
Zoom,

All branch members are welcome - and encouraged - to join this online branch meeting. Read the full agenda and reports in the Members' Area (login required).

October 2026
Oct 28
28 October 2026
Zoom,

This meeting is to discuss what motions we'd like to put forward as a branch for the next NUJ DM.