Austin, TX
The applications have closed for NBCU Academy’s workshops on August 8th and 9th.
Level Up with NBCU Academy’s All Day Journalism Workshop
Are you interested in learning from America’s leading news organization? NBCU Academy is a premiere journalism and content creation training program that will help you learn new skills and grow your career. Advancing excellence in journalism, media and tech, NBCU Academy convenes the best and brightest team of world class journalists from NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC and Telemundo News. Our exclusive workshop experience will offer insights into how we produce for network news, cable, digital, streaming, local and beyond. We are looking for innovative, energetic and intensely curious journalists interested in taking their craft to the next level.
What should I expect?
Conversations with NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC News NOW, Noticias Telemundo, NBC Local and Telemundo Local professionals to identify the most effective tools to improve your storytelling skills.
Who should apply?
Our workshops are ideal for attendees who are:
- Registered to attend the 2024 AAJA conference
- On-air talent looking to move into a new market
- Skilled journalists interested in new media
- Strongly interested in writing, editing and producing
NBCU Academy Full Day Journalism Workshop
Thursday August 8, 2024
Location: Hilton Austin Governor’s Ballroom Salon C
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED.
9:30AM-10:00AM CDT
NBCU Academy Welcome
- Speakers:
- Yvette Miley, NBCU News Group Executive Vice President, DEI
- Katy Park, NBC News Correspondent
- Craig Robinson, NBCUniversal Executive Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer
10:00AM-11:30AM CDT
NBCU Academy Storytelling Workshop: When Is It Reportable?
- Moderator: Emilie Ikeda, NBC News Correspondent
- Panelists:
- Nina Sen, NBC News Director of Standards, Race, Class, Gender
- Jeng-Tyng Hong, NBC News Southern Region Senior Director & Bureau Chief
12:30PM-1:30PM CDT
Panel: The Deciders: How to Cover the Issues Driving Voters in 2024
- Moderator: Richard Lui, MSNBC Anchor
- Panelists:
- Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC News Correspondent & MSNBC Anchor
- Katie Phang, MSNBC Host, “The Katie Phang Show” Host
- Aimee Cho, NBC4 Washington Reporter
- Scott Wong, NBC News Senior Congressional Reporter
1:45PM-2:45PM CDT
NBCU Academy Multimedia Workshop: Leveling Up Your News Story
- Moderator: Jeremy Chen, NBC Connecticut Reporter
- Panelists:
- Kathy Park, NBC News Correspondent
- Candace Kuo, NBC News Senior Producer, Business & Economy Unit
- Lauren Wilson, NBC News Digital Producer
3:00PM-4:00PM CDT
Panel: Using Your Social Media Feed to Report
- Moderator: Brian Cheung, NBC News Business Correspondent
- Panelists:
- Shalini Sharma, NBC News Digital Video Productions VP & Senior Executive Editor
- Russel Abad, NBC News Digital Producer
- Iris Kim, NBCU Academy “Storytellers” Associate Reporter
4:00PM-4:15PM CDT
Closing Remarks
Speakers:
- Deirdre Bosa, CNBC “TechCheck” Anchor
- Yvette Miley, NBCU News Group Executive Vice President, DEI
CNBC Business News Media Lab: How to Take Your Story From Byline to Broadcast and Beyond
Friday August 9, 2024
Location: Hilton Austin Room 410
10:00AM-11:30AM CDT
Journalists are asked to do more with less these days, including sharing highlights of your coverage with wider audiences across multiple platforms – on-air, digital or social. CNBC is here is teach you strategies to maximize your reach and your resume.
In this exclusive, invitation-only, interactive session, CNBC’s newsroom leaders will share tips, techniques and tactics for successfully pitching, preparing, and presenting business news stories on camera across multiple platforms.
To request an invitation, send your resume to [email protected].
- Opening Remarks: Craig Robinson, NBCUniversal Executive Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer
- Panelists:
- Mary Duffy, CNBC Vice President, Strategic Talent Development & Senior Executive Producer
- Jason Gewirtz, CNBC Vice President, News
- Deirdre Bosa, CNBC “TechCheck” Anchor
- Riya Bhattacharjee, CNBC.com News Editor
- Ellen Egeth, CNBC Assistant Managing Editor
- Tanaya Macheel, CNBC.com Investing Reporter
- Jasmine Wu, CNBC “TechCheck” Segment Producer
NBCU Academy Script Doctor
Friday August 9, 2024
Location: Hilton Austin Room 410
1:00PM-3:00PM CDT
Script writing is the very foundation of journalism—a well written script has the ability to elevate reporting to new heights. It is also an art in need of constant revitalization and renewal—even from the most seasoned writers. Please join us in a conversation with NBCU News Group leaders and journalists.
- Candace Kuo, NBC News Senior Producer, Business, Technology and Innovation Unit
- Emilie Ikeda, NBC News Correspondent
- Brian Cheung, NBC News Business and Data Correspondent
After a panel discussion, you will have an opportunity to have your own scripts reviewed by our own local news directors.
Please RSVP “YES – AAJA” by August 5, 2024 at [email protected] to attend panel. Space limited. RSVP required for entry.
If you would like to be considered for our script review session with our local news directors, please make sure to reply “YES – AAJA” with a package script attached.
Lessons in Leadership Workshop
Friday August 9, 2024
Location: Hilton Austin Governor’s Ballroom Salon C
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED.
10:00AM-12:00PM CDT
Looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? Learn ways to activate your influence on content creation and company culture. This interactive workshop will give you a window into how top leaders think and provide insights on how to problem solve for real-world challenges. No matter your goals, you need leadership skills to navigate newsrooms and advance your career. NBCU News Group executives will offer their best advice on how to lead and succeed.
- Moderator: Richard Lui, MSNBC Anchor
- Panelist: Shalini Sharma, NBC News Digital Video Productions VP & Senior Executive Editor
- Speakers:
- Yvette Miley, NBCU News Group Executive Vice President, DEI
- Omnika Thompson, NBCU News Group Executive Editor, DEI & NBCU Academy
- Essa Yip, NBCU News Group Managing Editor, DEI & NBCU Academy
- Nina Sen, NBC News Director of Standards, Race, Class, Gender
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