APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED.

11:00-11:30AM CDT
NBCU Academy Day Welcome

• Speakers:
  • Yvette Miley, NBCU News Group Executive Vice President, DEI
  • Morgan Radford, NBC News Daily Co-Anchor, NBC News NOW
  • Kevin Cross, NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and NBC Sports Chicago President and GM 

11:30AM-1:00PM CDT
NBCU Academy Storytelling Workshop: When Is It Reportable?

• Moderator:  Zinhle Essamuah, NBC News Daily Co-Anchor, NBC News NOW
• Panelists: 
  • Karen Toulon, NBC Business News Director of Standards and Practices
  • Nadine Comerford, NBC News Midwest Bureau Senior Director 

1:45-2:45PM CDT
NBCU Academy Presents: Reclaiming Our History, Reporting Our Truth

• Moderator: Yamiche Alcindor, NBC News Washington Correspondent
• Panelists:
  • Joy Reid, Host of MSNBC’s “The Reidout” & Author of “Medgar & Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story that Awakened America”
  • Antonia Hylton, NBC News Correspondent and Author of “Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum”
  • Trymaine Lee, NBC News Correspondent and “Into America” Podcast Host
  • Leroy Chapman Jr., Atlanta Journal Constitution Editor-in-Chief

2:45-3:15PM CDT
Book signing with Joy Reid & Antonia Hylton

3:15-4:15PM CDT
Multimedia Workshop: Leveling Up Your News Story

• Moderator: Marquise Francis, NBC News “Stay Tuned” Correspondent
• Panelists:
  • Priscilla Thompson, NBC News Correspondent
  • Janelle Richards, NBC Nightly News Senior Producer
  • Evrod Cassimy, NBC 5 Chicago Anchor & Reporter
• Speaker: Benjamin Pu, NBCU News Group Producer, DEI & NBCU Academy

4:15-4:45PM CDT
Closing Remarks 

• Speakers:
  • Sharon Epperson, NBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent
  • Craig Robinson, NBCUniversal Executive Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer
  • Symone Sanders-Townsend, Co-Host of MSNBC’s “The Weekend”

Friday August 2, 2024

Location: Hilton Chicago Continental A (Lobby Level)

1:00-2:00PM CDT
The Deciders: How to Cover the Issues Driving Voters in 2024

• Moderator: Marion Brooks, NBC 5 Chicago Anchor & Reporter
• Panelists:
  • Yamiche Alcindor, NBC News Washington Correspondent
  • Shaq Brewster, NBC News Correspondent
  • Symone Sanders-Townsend, Co-Host of MSNBC’s “The Weekend”
  • Charles Coleman, Jr., MSNBC Legal Analyst & Civil Rights Attorney

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
• Speakers:
  • Mary Duffy – CNBC Vice President, Strategic Talent Development & Senior Executive Producer  
  • Dan Colarusso – CNBC Vice President, Business News  
  • Jason Gewirtz – CNBC Vice President of News 
  • Frank Holland – CNBC “Worldwide Exchange” Anchor 
  • Sharon Epperson- CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent  
  • Chip Aiken – CNBC “Squawk on the Street” Senior Line Producer 
  • Christina Beiene – CNBC “Last Call” Segment Producer 
  • Bria Cousins – CNBC Senior Field Producer, DC Bureau  
  • Hanna Howard – CNBC “Make It” Senior Editor 
  • Claudia Johnson – CNBC Assignment Editor 
  • Melodie Warner – CNBC.com News Editor

10AM-12:00PM 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.

• Ken Strickland, Senior Vice President & Washington Bureau Chief for NBC News
• Aaron Gilchrist, NBC News White House Correspondent
• Janelle Richards, NBC Nightly News Senior Producer

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

Please RSVP “YES – NABJ”  by July 24, 2024 at [email protected] to attend. 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 – NABJ” with a package script attached.

2:30-4:30PM 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: Sheinelle Jones, “3rd Hour of TODAY” Co-Host
• Panelists:
  • Kevin Warren, Chicago Bears President
  • Jason Wright, outgoing Washington Commanders President
• Moderator: Maya Eaglin, NBC News “Stay Tuned” Correspondent
• Panelist: Anzio Williams, NBCU Local Talent, Strategy Initiatives & Team Impact EVP
• 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
  • Karen Toulon, NBC Business News Director of Standards and Practices