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Not All TV Journalists Are Free to Wear Their Natural Hair
I was told my hair was “unprofessional” and fired. Five years later, there still isn’t a law protecting hair discrimination in my state.
Makeup Tips for On-Air Reporters
Learn the basics of makeup and lighting for TV reporters from NBC makeup artist Waltaya Culmer.
How Dateline Reports on True Crime
Do you love true crime stories? Learn how “Dateline” produces investigative reports.
NBCU Academy Celebrates Two Years With 15 New Academic Partners, Reaching 45 Schools Nationwide
Extends Geographic Footprint in Western Region, Deepening Connection with Diverse Student Population
Launches Fundamentals of Journalism Course Featuring World-Class Journalists of NBCU News Group
Presents Third “Next Level Summit” on March 22 – A Free, All-Day Virtual Program with Leaders Across NBCUniversal Portfolio
Trust in Media Is Plummeting. Here’s How Newsrooms Can Fix It.
Journalists need to tackle these urgent misinformation issues.
How to Make a Documentary
Get the inside scoop on documentary filmmaking from the award-winning VP of MSNBC Films.
Universities Have Been Getting Away With This ‘Abusive’ Practice For Years. Is It About to End?
About 6.6 million students have ‘stranded credits’ over financial holds, hurting their job prospects and academic futures.
Words That Hurt Underrepresented Communities
‘Gung ho,’ ‘ghetto’ and ‘illegal’ are among many common words and phrases that are derogatory or dismissive of people of color.
The Buffalo Shooting Shook the Community. Here’s How They’re Healing.
An NBC BLK reporter discusses her experience covering the aftermath of racial violence in Buffalo, New York.
How Journalists Can Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s Whole Legacy
The civil rights leader’s ideas were radical then and even more relevant today.
Career Spotlight: Local News Reporting
Melissa Colorado, general assignment reporter for WNBC in New York City, gives a behind-the-scenes look at local news coverage alongside photojournalist Luiz Braga.
When Does Burnout End?
Journalists, particularly ones from marginalized communities, say systemic issues have only intensified the exhaustion and dissatisfaction in their work.
Raise the Bar on Your Resume
Learn top resume tips from a manager at MSNBC and NBC News Talent Acquisition.
Your First Entry-Level Job in News
Learn about entry-level jobs in NBC News and MSNBC.
‘The Wrong Minority’: Why Asian Americans Aren’t Being Hired for Broadcast News
A new Asian American Journalists Association study found that a quarter of the nation’s top news markets still don’t have AAPI on-air talent.
Make the Resolution to Sharpen Your Skills in the New Year
Here’s a good New Year’s resolution: Improve your reporting, producing and storytelling skills with these five NBCU Academy lessons!
The Best of Equity Lab 2022
ICYMI, here are our most popular and thought-provoking pieces of the year.
Our Top 5 Lessons of 2022
Video editing, interviewing and storytelling – our most popular lessons of the year cover a wide range of journalism skills. Review our five most-watched lessons of the year!
Meet Al Roker’s Climate Team
TODAY co-host Al Roker and his team of meteorologists and producers use cutting-edge technology to report on weather and climate stories.
Ending Affirmative Action Will Not Make Schools ‘Colorblind’
If the plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case were concerned with race neutrality, they would have sued over legacy admissions, too.
Crafting Dynamic Live Shots
NBC News senior national correspondent Kerry Sanders gives NBCU Academy the breakdown on how to achieve dynamic live shots.
Dodging Cars and Harassment: The Risks of Being a Multimedia Journalist
MMJs explain how one of the most rewarding entry-level jobs is also the most dangerous.
How to Report on Underserved Communities
Use empathy and compassion when reporting on underserved communities. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah explains.
