In our fast-paced news business, journalists and PR professionals might only get a few sentences or even fewer minutes to pitch a story. Learn from newsroom leaders and on-air talent about the fundamentals of pitching, what show executives are looking for and how to separate a good pitch from an amazing one.

CNBC anchor Carl Quintanilla will be joined by Tom Mazzarelli, executive producer of the TODAY Show; Tracey Eyers, executive editor of NBC News’ Race, Equality and Justice Unit; and Maria Tabares, director of digital news content for Noticias Telemundo.

Don’t miss this discussion on Wednesday, March 2 at 12:30 p.m. ET!

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