Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City, OK
NBCU Academy is a premiere journalism and content creation training program that will help you learn new skills and grow your career. Advancing excellence in journalism, media and tech, NBCU Academy convenes the best and brightest team of world class journalists and leaders from NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, Telemundo News, NBCUniversal Local and beyond. If you’re an innovative, energetic and intensely curious content creator, come attend our events at the convention to take your craft to the next level!
Please use the below form to register your interest in NBCU Academy’s activation at the 2024 IJA Conference. There is no application approval process and you are welcome to attend the event. We will email you more information as the event gets closer.
3:30-4:15PM CDT
How to Launch a Podcast
Podcasts are a powerful way to get stories told that can otherwise have a hard time breaking through in traditional news cycles. Join MSNBC Contributor Alyssa London (Tlingit Tribe) and co-hosts of the new “Pretendians” podcast, Robert Jago (Kwantlen First Nation and Nooksack Indian Tribe) and Angel Ellis (Muscogee Nation), in a discussion about the logistics, engagement and oral storytelling that goes into creating your own podcast.
4:15-5:00PM CDT
Spotlight on NBCU Comedies
NBCU comedy stars, including Tokala Black Elk from the new NBC comedy “Happy’s Place,” preview their upcoming series.