Understanding Black Heritage
Learn the history of why Black heritage is recognized during February.
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Transcribing For News
An NBC Nightly News researcher shares top tips for transcribing interviews or live events under deadline.
How to Write Online News Articles
Learn story-writing tips from the NBC News Digital team.
What the Media Can Learn From the ‘Red Wave’ That Wasn’t
Journalists should inform the public what’s at stake in elections, not predict the outcomes.
Behind the Story: Covering Midterms in Pennsylvania
Learn how NBC News covered the 2022 midterm elections in Pennsylvania.
Why Journalists Can’t Quit Twitter Just Yet
As troubling as the platform has become, it’s still a place to find sources, build community and connect with editors.
Why Bilingual Journalism Education Matters
Bilingual journalism courses not only cultivate valuable reporting skills — they also give Spanish-speaking students a place where they belong.
Stop Confusing Ethical Concerns With Cancel Culture
There are valuable lessons to be learned from critiques of the documentary film “Jihad Rehab” — and none of them have to do with being canceled.
How the Media Can Responsibly Cover Ye
Media outlets need to identify the exact harm the rapper is doing.
‘Cakewalk,’ ‘No Can Do,’ and Other Harmful Language We Must Stop Using
As journalists, it’s our job to choose our words wisely and not perpetuate stereotypes.
The Disinformation Beat Is Only Going to Get Bigger — and Scarier
Online misinformation and fringe internet movements are a rapidly growing beat in many news outlets.
How Living Though Hurricane Maria Made Me Value Local Journalism
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón journalism student Yamilet Aponte Claudio talks about her reliance on the radio and community in the aftermath of Maria.
‘The Stories Are Endless’: How To Cover Puerto Rico Beyond Breaking News
On the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria — and in the wake of Hurricane Fiona — it’s clear that journalists could do better to follow up on stories in Puerto Rico.
Florida A&M Alum Is Leaving His Mark and Designing a Bright Future
Elijah Rutland, a 2022 graphic design graduate, returned to his alma mater to display his mural on campus.
What Biden’s Loan Forgiveness Plan Means to Debt-Saddled Journalists
Four journalists of color on whether the federal relief program goes far enough.
4 Critical Points For Journalists to Remember When Covering Monkeypox
Reporters need to be clear, precise and avoid stigmatizing men who have sex with men.
The Anxiety – and Reward – of Attending Your First Journalism Conference
NBCU Academy embeds reflect on AAJA and NABJ/NAHJ, the biggest in-person networking events of their careers.
Americans Feel Overwhelmed by the News. Solutions Journalism Wants to Fix That.
Despite its name, solutions journalism doesn’t provide definitive answers to social issues — but it does aim to inspire people to reengage with the world around them.
You Don’t Have to Go to J-school To Get a Journalism Job. But It Helps.
5 journalists explain why they did — and didn’t — get journalism degrees.
Newsrooms Need To Hire More Working-Class Journalists
When the majority of staff is elite-educated, important stories get missed.
5 Reasons To Get Excited About a Journalism Career
Despite a roller-coaster economy, there are jobs! And many are hybrid!
Welcome To the Musicians’ Village, a Community Who Helped Each Other Rebuild After Katrina
Montclair State University introduces us to New Orleans musicians who helped each other fulfill dreams of homeownership.
Stop Blaming Mental Illness For Mass Shootings. Look To Hate.
Here’s how reporters can cover violence without stigmatizing mental illness.
