Why Black Southern Accents Are Missing From Broadcast News
Broadcast jobs “want you to sound like Walter Cronkite, but in a Black female body,” says one news anchor.
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How Trauma Impacts Journalists
How do journalists deal with covering traumatic events? Former NBC News foreign correspondent Martin Fletcher shares his experiences reporting in stressful situations.
Go on a ‘Stakeout’ with NBC News
Go behind the scenes with NBC News journalists as they stake out the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump was arraigned.
How to Survive as a Foreign Correspondent
What important skills should a foreign correspondent have? Martin Fletcher, former NBC News foreign correspondent and Middle East bureau chief, explains.
Why Newsrooms Need More Trans People in Leadership
The lack of trans journalists in staff roles affects how trans people are covered.
Will Salary Transparency Laws Close Race and Gender Pay Gaps?
One in four workers will be protected by pay transparency laws this year. Journalists are skeptical — but hopeful — they’ll work as intended.
How Tech Skills Can Land You a Newsroom Job
Learn about entry-level tech roles at NBC News and MSNBC.
Storytelling Through a Director’s Lens
Learn about live TV storytelling from the director of MSNBC’s “All In With Chris Hayes.”
How to Tell a Story as a Foreign Correspondent
Learn how former NBC News foreign correspondent Martin Fletcher approaches news storytelling.
The Importance of Following Where the Story Leads You
Journalists and documentarians must pursue the truth — even when the story they set out to tell changes.
Equity Doesn’t Exist Without Access
Helping people attain access isn’t just my job — it’s my moral responsibility.
Make a Powerful First Impression: Tips for Your Elevator Pitch
An elevator pitch is a quick, engaging and effective way to make an impression while chatting with someone.
The Confidence You Can’t Find in Journalism Class
NBC Out’s Jay Valle on what young professionals can get out of the Next Level Summit.
The Unstable Future of Feminist Media
Feminist blogs are folding. Where are feminist writers and readers to go?
How to Shoot an Interview
NBC News chief photographer Mike Simon teaches basic elements of a two-camera interview – camera placement, light and sound.
Women in News Leadership
Learn news career lessons from three top-level women producers.
How Journalists Can Responsibly Report on Trans Kids
Trans kids are not a topic to debate — they’re humans.
Understanding Women’s History
Here’s why we celebrate women’s history every March.
5 Safety Tips From NBC News’ Security Team
How can news crews safely cover stories? Learn tips from NBC News’ Global Security team.
Shooting Video in Extreme Cold
The ‘Dateline’ team offers tips for recording footage in freezing temperatures.
How to Report in a War Zone
NBC News’ Richard Engel gives tips he’s learned from covering international conflicts in Ukraine and Baghdad.
Giving Voice to the Mississippi Delta
Young journalists reflect on the honor and weight of telling stories about civil rights leaders.
Original Feature Reporting with NBC BLK
Interested in features reporting? NBC BLK’s Char Adams shares methods and tips.
Inside the NBC Page Program
Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the NBCUniversal Page Program.
