How to Ace Your First Journalism Job Interview
Here are five tips on how to stand out in a crowded field of journalism job applicants.
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Meeting Domestic Violence Survivors Where They Worship
A quarter of Sikh women in the U.S. have experienced domestic violence. A nonprofit has found a private way to reach them.
What Is Cultural Competence?
Journalists need to understand the different communities and perspectives that they serve. Learn how to improve your cultural competence.
How to Responsibly Cover a Celebrity’s Sexuality
Recent coverage of Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish has journalists re-examining what it means to “out” a public figure and report on the nuances of queerness.
The Art of Podcast Storytelling
Hear podcasting and storytelling advice from the makers of NBC News’ podcasts “Grapevine” and “Southlake.”
How NBC News Reporters Earn the Trust of Sources
An NBC News exclusive found that Mississippi authorities had buried people without notifying their loved ones. Here’s how reporter Jon Schuppe gained the trust of the families.
Improve Your Media Literacy. Think Like a Journalist!
Learn how to seek out credible news sources and better spot misinformation, with help from the News Literacy Project.
Career Spotlight: Assignment Editor
What does an assignment editor do? A longtime assignment manager for NBC4 Washington shares how his team covers breaking news.
How AI Can Be Used Responsibly by Journalists
AI can never replace accuracy and humanity in journalism. But there’s plenty of tasks that AI can do to help journalists.
When News Breaks, Here’s What an NBC Producer Brings
Being first on the scene of breaking news requires a lot of preparation. Here’s what an NBC News coordinating producer brings in a go bag.
Your Top Five NBCU Academy Videos of 2023
Here are your favorite video journalism lessons of this year, from problematic words and phrases to following a local news reporter.
The Top Equity Lab Stories of 2023
From reporting on trans children to hair discrimination laws, here are your favorite Equity Lab stories of 2023 based on our newsletter poll.
What Journalists Need to Know Before Covering Protests
As rallies ramp up in cities and college campuses across the country, it’s important that journalists know how to exercise their rights.
Career Spotlight: Technical Director
An NBC technical director shares what she does in the control room and how she launched her career.
George Santos Was Expelled From Congress. What Did the Media Learn?
Journalists who covered the disgraced congressman reflect on the media’s role in his election and infamy.
What Does a Field Producer Bring When Covering Wildfires?
What does an NBC News field producer need when reporting on wildfires? Check out Kevin Nious’ must-have equipment and fire safety gear.
Meet the Team Behind NBC News’ TikTok
NBC News’ social media videos present concise, accurate and impactful news to over 50 million followers.
The Heavy Toll of War Imagery
Here’s how journalists covering the Israel-Hamas War can protect their mental health.
How to Pivot to a Media Career
Former trial lawyer and MSNBC anchor Katie Phang is among many journalists who started out in other fields.
How the Media Can Center Indigenous Communities on Thanksgiving
Two Indigenous journalism students share how the news can be more inclusive of Native perspectives.
When to Use Hidden Cameras
Hidden cameras are an important journalistic tool, but learn why they are usually a last resort for investigative reporters.
The Tattoo Taboo in TV News
Being tattoo-free is still an unspoken expectation for broadcast news. Will that ever change?
Investigative Reporting 101
Learn how the NBC 4 New York investigative team uses in-depth research and data analysis in its reporting.
Pop Culture Journalism Is Serious Business
Some might make fun of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift beat reporters. But pop culture reporting has impact — and selling power.
