NMA Issues 900 Press Cards in Q1 2017

The News Media Association has issued nearly 900 press cards to journalists, photographers and freelance newsgatherers in the first quarter of the year.

The NMA is one of the UK Press Card Authority gatekeepers and issues press cards to professional newsgatherers working for the national or regional press.

Press cards are formally recognised by all police forces in the UK, by the Ministry of Justice, and by other public bodies.

The NMA issues press cards as part of the its media facilities service for member publishers which also includes the Royal Rota scheme enabling national and regional titles to access pooled pictures from high profile royal and political events across the UK.

To apply for a press card please contact Megan Withers.