In-Depth Documentary Training from Day One
NYU’s News & Documentary (NewsDoc) program at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute is for the curious, the natural observers who strive to dig deep and tell the unexplored stories of the world. Over three semesters, they learn in-depth writing, reporting, filmmaking, and editing techniques from day one, work with professional documentary makers in the business, and graduate ready to take on positions in news and documentary organizations or as independent filmmakers.
Curriculum
A NewsDoc education builds on a strong reporting foundation with training in the tools and techniques that transform students into reporters and producers of both long- and short-form journalism. Here, you’ll work with a broad range of faculty who are award-winning reporters, and filmmakers, and you’ll gain exposure to the best documentary makers in the business in our Master Class series.


Students
Each NewsDoc cohort features a small and talented group of bright and innovative students from around the globe who collaborate, critique, and support one another as they work to tell the compelling stories of our time.
Program News

Nanfu Wang (Film and Documentary 2014) received the prestigious Peabody Award for her latest documentary, Night Is Not Eternal.
Night Is Not Eternal, directed by NYU M.A. Film & Documentary alumna […]

NewsDoc Alum Rishabh Jain Wins College Television Award for Thesis Documentary “A Dream Called Khushi”
The 44th College Television Awards were presented on April 5, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.

NewsDoc Student Tamar Baruch won the IDA David Wolper Student Documentary Award
Baruch directed and produced "Her Name Was Zehava".