In Episode 1 of Behind the Byline, a new podcast from NewsBreak, Vicky shares how a young refugee who planned on sports medicine found her way into journalism and the investigative consumer news beat at NBC News. In this conversation:
- The internship do-over that unlocked mentors and opportunities
- Investigations with real impact – from a major consumer settlement to a workplace policy change
- Building a sustainable career: low starting pay, one-man-band reporting, working “in the margins” and getting help at home
You’ll also hear the story behind Boat Baby, Vicky’s family memoir, and how her parents’ “Never complain; never explain” philosophy shaped her approach to showing up, taking control of what you can and charting your own path. If you’re interested in the new media landscape, unique storytelling or resilient career paths, listen to Behind the Byline and find out what it really takes to build a purpose-driven career in news.
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