Media News Highlight shares articles and stories from the worlds of media and journalism that may be of interest to professionals who work in said industries and newsrooms across the country. We hope these links will help you stay aware of what’s happening in these fields and also provide some advice to help you.

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The AP’s North Korea bureau (via Columbia Journalism Review by Hazel Sheffield)

Did you know that the AP had a bureau in North Korea? If you didn't, here's more information regarding how it came to be and the challenges journalists face in working there.

How journalists can get the most out of their internships (via Poynter by Joe Grimm)

Being an intern is a rewarding experience but many aren't sure exactly how to get the most out of it. If you're one of them, read this before you put your foot in the door again.

ABC, Univision seal deal on joint channel (via POLITICO by Dylan Byers)

These 2 network giants will be creating the first 24-hour, English-language channel aimed at Hispanics in the U.S. Find out all about it here.

Journalism’s Misdeeds Get a Glance in the Mirror (via The New York Times by David Carr)

This article highlights how things went so terribly wrong at News International after a phone haking scandal was discovered resulting in the arrests of several employees.

5 Tweet Strategies for Highlighting Breaking News (via mediabistro by Kevin Loker)

Here are some great ideas for making sure that your breaking news gets attention by your followers and hopefully inspires some new followers as well.

How To Write An Article That Gets Noticed (via socialmouths by Alexis Thompson)

With so many articles competing for your attention, here's some advice on how to make sure yours stands out from the rest.

Should Sportswriters Have Been Tougher on Joe Paterno? (via ProfNet Connect by Tony Rogers)

Are sports writers too eager to sing the praises of the figures they cover? See what one journalist and journalism professor has to say.

SPOTLIGHT: Joyce Rosenberg, AP (via ProfNet Connect by Evelyn Tipacti)

Here's an interview with the AP's small-business reporter, Joyce Rosenberg.

Highlight reel: Some of the best from this year’s International Symposium on Online Journalism (via Nieman Journalism Lab by Adrienne LaFrance)

This is a nice video recap of what took place at this year's conference.

'GMA' Earns Weekly Demo Win, Breaking 'Today's 879-Week Streak (via Broadcasting & Cable by Andrea Morabito)

Everyone seems to be following the ratings race by the top 2 television morning shows. Here's a breakdown of the results.

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