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A multiplatform journalism training and development program from NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC & Noticias Telemundo. https://nbcuacademy.com
For 40 years, @nbcnews.com cameraman Bob Riggio has lit the faces of presidents, rock stars and celebrities for TV interviews. Check out Riggio’s advice on how to light a one-on-one interview: nbcuacademy.com/interview-li...
January 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Power writing! Want to write like an NBC News pro?

Top journalists from @nbcnews.com, NBCU Local and @noticiastelemundo.bsky.social give tips to make your broadcast scripts shine: nbcuacademy.com/news-writing...
January 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Only 20% of Latina adults have a bachelor’s degree, compared to 47% of white women. The nonprofit Con Mi MADRE is helping more young Latinas prepare for college, with their mothers’ support. Learn more in our latest #Storytellers article: nbcuacademy.com/first-genera...
January 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A K-9 unit is helping solve cold cases about missing Native Americans. Watch our #Storytellers video about 4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue: nbcuacademy.com/navajo-missi...
January 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
How did @todayshow.com develop its new fitness app, Start TODAY? Get to know the many product design team members who made it happen: nbcuacademy.com/ux-design-st...
January 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
📥 Check out our latest Weekly Rundown newsletter: shorturl.at/uuN4y

We cover:
– How Hoda Kotb makes the most of career pivots
– How students can learn media literacy
– Small-scale farmers making crops more climate-resilient
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January 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
How are @nbcnews.com reporters preparing to cover the California wildfires? We previously got tips on wildfire reporting from NBC News correspondent Steve Patterson: nbcuacademy.com/steve-patter...
January 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The vegetables of tomorrow could depend on today’s small-scale farmers. Find out how Second Generation Seeds helps seeds and crops be more climate-resilient: nbcuacademy.com/asian-seeds
January 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Follow 4 initiatives helping students spot misinformation and learn media literacy:
@medialiteracynow.bsky.social
@newslit.org
@knightcenterut.bsky.social
• National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)

Learn more in our Equity Lab article: nbcuacademy.com/media-litera...
January 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
As Hoda Kotb says goodbye to the "TODAY Show" this week, she reflects on the many twists and turns of her career. See how she learned to be her true self at work: nbcuacademy.com/hoda-kotb
January 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Unhoused students’ needs come first at San Diego's Monarch School. Read Maya Brown's Storytellers article about the school's impact on homeless youth: nbcuacademy.com/homeless-stu...
December 18, 2024 at 3:22 PM
What's the difference between “Asian American,” “AAPI” and “AANHPI”? @aajaofficial.bsky.social's updated style guide breaks down important Asian American and Pacific Islander issues and terms for journalists: nbcuacademy.com/asian-americ... #AAPI #AANHPI
December 16, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Congrats to Original Voices fellows Reid Davenport and Isabel Castro, whose latest docs are in #Sundance Film Festival 2025!

Learn about Reid Davenport's "Life After": festival.sundance.org/program/film...

Learn about Isabel Castro's "Selena y Los Dinos": festival.sundance.org/program/film...
December 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM
📥 Check out our latest Weekly Rundown newsletter: shorturl.at/CLp0Q

We cover:
– Storytelling behind the camera
– Preserving Indigenous languages through AI
– Networking during holiday parties
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December 6, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Stay up-to-date on what’s happening at NBCU Academy! Sign up for our "Weekly Rundown" newsletter: nbcuacademy.com/newsletter

Learn about upcoming events and workshops, search job listings and get the resources you need to advance your journalism, media or tech career!
November 27, 2024 at 4:07 PM