Inside Today’s Newsroom with Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson
Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson
Truth and storytelling are the cornerstones of journalism. As the media landscape evolves with the rise in conflict journalism and AI, how do journalists keep the fundamentals at the forefront? Join Melissa as she closes out season 12 by having a candid conversation with Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson, a senior projects reporter at the San Antonio Express-News, about the realities, pressures, and bright spots of being a journalist today. Learn how Nancy left and returned to journalism with insights from teaching and a role in public relations.
About Nancy:
Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson is a senior projects reporter at the San Antonio Express-News. Her reporting focuses on immigration enforcement, policing, crime and accountability, including investigations involving public officials such as U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales. Her work seeks to hold powerful institutions and individuals accountable while amplifying the experiences of vulnerable communities.
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Topics covered:
Nancy's journey to creating her career fit
Nancy’s start in journalism and her return after teaching
What PR pros can better understand about news and opinion journalism
Key takeaways from teaching the next gen of professionals
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