How to Become an Investigative Reporter

Interested in becoming an investigative journalist? Daily news stories always answer the “who, what, when, where” of important events. Sometimes reporters cannot look into the “why” because they lack time and resources. That’s where investigative journalists step in. They can go the extra mile to pursue less-accessible information or sources. Using analytical thinking and investigative reporting, they find patterns in large datasets reflecting broader issues. Learn how the @NBCNewYork team uses in-depth research and data analysis in its reporting. BLOG: https://nbcuacademy.com/investigative-reporting/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/nbcuacademy/?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for our newsletter: https://nbcuacademy.com/newsletter/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nbcu-academy/ X: https://twitter.com/NBCUAcademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcuacademy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCUAcademy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcuacademy NBCU Academy is a free innovative, multiplatform journalism training and development program designed to prepare college-level students for a career in the media industry. Students enrolled at participating universities and colleges receive training and practical experience as well as access to world-renowned journalists and industry leaders from NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC and Telemundo News. NBCU Academy also offers dynamic learning experiences and educational content to help early career professionals as well as seasoned journalists gain new skills and level up in the fast-paced news industry. #journalism #news #education