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...
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...
So much upbeat goodness, so much thoughtfulness in this roundup of great journalism from @mallorycarra.com for @nbcuacademy.bsky.social !
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...
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...
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...
Excellent resources. If your child’s school isn’t providing this info, encourage them to do so and also start these conversations yourself. These are now critical life skills.
A K-9 unit is helping solve cold cases about missing Native Americans. Watch Jay Valle's #Storytellers video about 4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue: nbcuacademy.com/navajo-missi...
NBCU ACADEMY: LA Wildfires Show How Journalists Can Help While Reporting nbcuacademy.com/california-w... @nbcuacademy.bsky.social #photojournalism #journalism
How can journalists report on the LA wildfires without exploiting or being insensitive to survivors? @colleenhagerty.com, @jeremotographs.bsky.social, allisonagsten.bsky.social, uscclimate.bsky.social & others share their insights: nbcuacademy.com/california-w...
Craig Melvin’s favorite interview question is “Why?” Learn all about how "TODAY" Show's new co-anchor conducts interviews: nbcuacademy.com/tv-interview...
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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...
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
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...
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
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...
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
📱 Your phone can be a great camera! This high school class in Des Moines, Iowa is watching our lesson on shooting video with your phone, in preparation to enter The Edit, our digital storytelling contest run in partnership with Adobe: who13.com/news/iowa-ne...
Meet a leader of @nbcnews.com Digital! Executive Vice President Catherine Kim talks about leadership qualities in the newsroom and how her Korean American identity has influenced her leadership style: nbcuacademy.com/leadership-q...
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...
Over 500 volunteers are knitting scarves, hats and other warm clothes to help thousands of homeless LGBTQ youth stay cozy in New York and beyond. Watch Jay Valle's #Storytellers video: nbcuacademy.com/homeless-lgb...
i haven’t seen many aapi-centric starter packs, so here’s one for those seeking:
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I might be a bit biased since I work with many of the people featured in this very closely, but these folks are some of the best in the biz! It is an honor and privilege to work with them each day.
From Indigenous language apps to art, learn how Indigenous engineers are using AI to preserve their culture, in Iris Kim's latest #Storytellers article: nbcuacademy.com/how-indigeno...
Want tips on how to use a video camera and shoot news footage? Check out what top NBC News camera operators have to say: nbcuacademy.com/news-camera-...
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