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poynter.org > reporting-editing > 2026 > dateline-nbc-true-crime-history

Before true crime was everywhere, there was???Dateline???

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1732+ words) This article is part of The Poynter 50, a series reflecting on 50 moments and people that shaped journalism over the past half-century — and continue to influence its future. As Poynter celebrates its 50th anniversary, we examine how the media landscape has evolved…...


poynter.org > commentary > 2026 > what-can-we-expect-from-the-season-premier-of-60-minutes

What can we expect from the season premier of '60 Minutes?"

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1259+ words) We’re learning more about the season premier of ‘60 Minutes,’ which will air this upcoming Sunday. As I mentioned in Tuesday’s newsletter, one of the segments in the season opener will be a Jon Wertheim feature on the Super Bowl-favorite Los…...


poynter.org > commentary > 2026 > as-perfect-storm-hits-public-media-initiative-seeks-a-reimagined-system-to-serve-communities

As 'perfect storm' hits public media, initiative seeks a reimagined system to serve communities

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1235+ words) A little more than a year ago, the federal government delivered a devastating blow to a critical part of our media landscape: It defunded public media. The move, under the direction of President Donald Trump, stripped important funding from public…...


poynter.org > fact-checking > 2026 > meta-instagram-facebook-teen-social-media-restrictions

Meta???s new teen restrictions could become a blueprint for social media

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1040+ words) Red and blue states don’t agree on much these days — except that unrestricted social media access is harming kids’ health. And they just got a big win. Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in…...


poynter.org > commentary > 2026 > seo-friendly-url-slug-journalism-cover-letter-job-application-tips

How much does a cover letter really matter?

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (782+ words) Every so often, a journalist will tell me about an opportunity they are excited about. And then they will say those dreaded words: I’ll apply … as soon as I can get the perfect cover letter together. Each time, I want…...


poynter.org > reporting-editing > 2026 > new-to-editing-embrace-being-behind-the-scenes

New to editing? Embrace being behind the scenes

4+ week, 5+ hour ago   (552+ words) Most editors start as reporters. At some point, either because there’s an opportunity, an urgent need, or sometimes both, those reporters become editors. And in most newsrooms, that’s about it. Edit to Elevate’s lead faculty, Tom Huang, answered a few…...