nbc news: segments
In addition to my associate producer duties, I also serve as a fill-in segment producer on our team.
That means I brainstorm various angles, guests, and panels and see it through to broadcast. My strength
is in bringing a fresh and creative perspective to keep viewers engaged and informed. I also produce headlines, a mini segment of the top national stories people should be paying attention to.
Pilots report mysterious 'UFO' sightings in Oregon
Pilots have been reporting mysterious UFO sightings in Oregon. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz speaks to the co-founder of Americans for Safe Aerospace Ryan Graves about the sightings and how pilots are handling it.
Social media influencers promote anti-sunscreen movement online
An anti-sunscreen movement has taken over the internet with some claiming that the sun protector can "cause skin cancer." Dr. Akshay Syal talks about the trend and debunks sunscreen myths.
Scientists say supermassive black hole spins fast enough to warp space-time (1m views)
Scientists say Sagittarius A, a supermassive black hole 26,000 light years from Earth, spins so fast it warps the fabric of space-time around it. Astrophysicist Dr. Paul Sutter joins NBC's Ellison Barber to explain the discovery.
Spotify Wrapped reveals its top songs and artists of 2023
Spotify has released its "Spotify Wrapped" in which the platform reveals its top songs and artists of the year. This year, Taylor Swift was named artist of the year, dethroning Bad Bunny who held the title for three years prior. So why do we love Spotify Wrapped so much? NBC's Jake Ward explains
How the standard of political endorsements from newspapers has evolved
Dylan Byers of Puck News joins News NOW to discuss why some newspapers are deciding not to endorse political candidates.
Mysterious stingray pregnancy leaves many to wonder if shark is father (1m views)
Charlotte the stingray has left many to wonder after becoming pregnant, as there are no male rays in her North Carolina aquarium. Wildlife biologist Forrest Gallante explains the mystery behind this pregnancy and how a shark could be the culprit.
NASA beams cat video from deep space back to Earth using laser
Taters the cat is the star of a new video that NASA streamed back to Earth using a high powered laser from a record-setting 19 million miles away. NASA advisor Dr. Paul Sutter explains how the laser works and what it means for space exploration.
Elon Musk launches new A.I. chatbot 'Grok'
Elon Musk has rolled out a new A.I. chatbot to specific users on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Musk says "Grok" will answer the "spicer questions" that other bots don't. Tim Higgins joins NBC's Valerie Castro to discuss what makes "Grok" different.