Pause, Breathe, Verify: How Journalists Can Report Under Pressure
NBC News journalists share strategies to help you stay calm, focused and professional when reporting breaking news.
Victoria Carolan
Victoria Barry Carolan is a former associate producer with NBCU Academy in Washington, D.C., specializing in video production and newsletter editing. She also produces milestone videos for freelance clients in Maryland. Her previous experience includes roles with "NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt" and the DC network desk.
Latest Posts from Victoria Carolan
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.
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.
How to Create a Personal Website
How do you make a personal website? Curate your online portfolio to include your best work samples and level up your job search.
2024 Lookahead: The Stories Impacting LGBTQ People and Communities of Color
Here is what NBC BLK, Out, Latino and Asian America plan to cover this year.
A Disability Is Not Someone’s Whole Story
Learn how to report on people with disabilities with grace, respect and humility.
5 Must-Do’s Before Attending a Journalism Convention
Looking to land a job or make connections? This checklist will help you prep for success.
The Earth Needs More Environmental Reporters
Learn how NBC and Telemundo journalists are explaining climate change through solutions rather than panic.
Why Apps Can’t Replace Human Translators
NBC’s Newsgathering Arabic Translator, Alfred Arian, shares how he verifies and contextualizes the news.
What Journalism Students Need to Succeed – Advice from 6 NBCU Academy Embeds
“You do get a lot of impostor syndrome, a lot of self-doubts. Build a network of not just friends and professors, but people who are going to support you.”
