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Benjamin Pu
Benjamin Pu is a producer for the NBC News Inclusion team. He produces educational video packages, live streams, panels and internal and external conference training for NBCU Academy, NBCU News Group’s journalism and news education platform.
Latest Posts from Benjamin Pu
NBCU News Group Honored With Two duPont Awards for ‘Dealing the Dead’ and ‘Driven to Death’ Investigations
NBC News reporters reflect on their yearlong investigation that uncovered how unclaimed bodies were used without families’ knowledge — and led to change.
How Local Producers Bring the News to Every Platform
Learn how NBC4 and Telemundo 52 bring the day’s stories to Los Angeles.
Reporting On-Air in Both English and Spanish: Inside a Bilingual Newsroom
Go behind the scenes with the NBC10-Telemundo62 duopoly in Philadelphia as reporters produce newscasts in two languages.
How Telemundo Is Preparing for the 2026 World Cup
Go behind the scenes with the Telemundo Deportes team as they plan for the 16-city event.
Behind the Scenes of ‘Meet the Press’
What does it take to produce an episode of “Meet the Press”? We followed the team for a week to see how moderator Kristen Welker prepares.
What Does an NBC News Field Producer Do?
A field producer is a director, organizer and, most importantly, a journalist who makes reporting a story possible.
How Kristen Welker Prepares to Interview World Leaders
The “Meet the Press” moderator talks research, “gotcha questions” and navigating confrontational guests.
How Photojournalism Captures the Heart of a News Story
Go behind the scenes with a photojournalist as he captures the toll of the L.A. wildfires.
Want a Journalism Job? Here’s What NBC Is Looking For.
Learn about the most common open positions at NBCU News Group.
How to Cover Breaking News with Speed and Accuracy
NBC News senior correspondent Tom Costello worked around the clock to report on the D.C. plane crash. Learn how his team got it done.
Top AI Tools and How Journalists Can Use Them
AI tools can help you be more efficient at reporting, writing and taking care of everyday tasks. Tech experts recommend the best AI tools for journalists.
Revisiting Atlanta: Remembering the victims of the spa shootings
Two months after the spa shootings that left eight dead, NBC News Producer Ben Pu traveled to Atlanta to interview the victims’ families. He shares his experiences and advice on the ground.
