9:30AM-10:00AM CDT
NBCU Academy Welcome

• Speakers: 
  • Yvette Miley, NBCU News Group Executive Vice President, DEI
  • Katy Park, NBC News Correspondent
  • Craig Robinson, NBCUniversal Executive Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer

10:00AM-11:30AM CDT
NBCU Academy Storytelling Workshop: When Is It Reportable?

• Moderator: Emilie Ikeda, NBC News Correspondent
• Panelists:
  • Nina Sen, NBC News Director of Standards, Race, Class, Gender
  • Jeng-Tyng Hong, NBC News Southern Region Senior Director & Bureau Chief

12:30PM-1:30PM CDT
Panel: The Deciders: How to Cover the Issues Driving Voters in 2024

• Moderator: Richard Lui, MSNBC Anchor
• Panelists:
  • Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC News Correspondent & MSNBC Anchor
  • Katie Phang, MSNBC Host, “The Katie Phang Show” Host
  • Aimee Cho, NBC4 Washington Reporter
  • Scott Wong, NBC News Senior Congressional Reporter

1:45PM-2:45PM CDT
NBCU Academy Multimedia Workshop:  Leveling Up Your News Story

• Moderator: Jeremy Chen, NBC Connecticut Reporter
• Panelists:
  • Kathy Park, NBC News Correspondent
  • Candace Kuo, NBC News Senior Producer, Business & Economy Unit
  • Lauren Wilson, NBC News Digital Producer

3:00PM-4:00PM CDT
Panel: Using Your Social Media Feed to Report

• Moderator: Brian Cheung, NBC News Business Correspondent
• Panelists:
  • Shalini Sharma, NBC News Digital Video Productions VP & Senior Executive Editor
  • Russel Abad, NBC News Digital Producer
  • Iris Kim, NBCU Academy “Storytellers” Associate Reporter

4:00PM-4:15PM CDT
Closing Remarks

Speakers:

• Deirdre Bosa, CNBC “TechCheck” Anchor
• Yvette Miley, NBCU News Group Executive Vice President, DEI

10:00AM-11:30AM CDT

Journalists are asked to do more with less these days, including sharing highlights of your coverage with wider audiences across multiple platforms – on-air, digital or social. CNBC is here is teach you strategies to maximize your reach and your resume.

In this exclusive, invitation-only, interactive session, CNBC’s newsroom leaders will share tips, techniques and tactics for successfully pitching, preparing, and presenting business news stories on camera across multiple platforms.

To request an invitation, send your resume to [email protected].

• Opening Remarks: Craig Robinson, NBCUniversal Executive Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer 
•  Panelists:
  • Mary Duffy, CNBC Vice President, Strategic Talent Development & Senior Executive Producer
  • Jason Gewirtz, CNBC Vice President, News
  • Deirdre Bosa, CNBC “TechCheck” Anchor
  • Riya Bhattacharjee, CNBC.com News Editor
  • Ellen Egeth, CNBC Assistant Managing Editor
  • Tanaya Macheel, CNBC.com Investing Reporter
  • Jasmine Wu, CNBC “TechCheck” Segment Producer

1:00PM-3:00PM CDT

Script writing is the very foundation of journalism—a well written script has the ability to elevate reporting to new heights. It is also an art in need of constant revitalization and renewal—even from the most seasoned writers. Please join us in a conversation with NBCU News Group leaders and journalists.

• Candace Kuo, NBC News Senior Producer, Business, Technology and Innovation Unit
• Emilie Ikeda, NBC News Correspondent
• Brian Cheung, NBC News Business and Data Correspondent

After a panel discussion, you will have an opportunity to have your own scripts reviewed by our own local news directors.

Please RSVP “YES – AAJA” by July 31, 2024 at [email protected] to attend panel. Space limited. RSVP required for entry.

If you would like to be considered for our script review session with our local news directors, please make sure to reply “YES – AAJA” with a package script attached.

10:00AM-12:00PM CDT

Looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? Learn ways to activate your influence on content creation and company culture. This interactive workshop will give you a window into how top leaders think and provide insights on how to problem solve for real-world challenges. No matter your goals, you need leadership skills to navigate newsrooms and advance your career. NBCU News Group executives will offer their best advice on how to lead and succeed.

• Moderator:  Richard Lui, MSNBC Anchor
• Panelist:  Shalini Sharma, NBC News Digital Video Productions VP & Senior Executive Editor
• Speakers:
  • Yvette Miley, NBCU News Group Executive Vice President, DEI
  • Omnika Thompson, NBCU News Group Executive Editor, DEI & NBCU Academy
  • Essa Yip, NBCU News Group Managing Editor, DEI & NBCU Academy
  • Nina Sen, NBC News Director of Standards, Race, Class, Gender