As a reporter at NBC Palm Springs, Thalia Hayden operates with a digital-first mindset, covering news not just for broadcasts but across platforms where speed and accuracy must coexist. She told us, “Digital reporting forces you to make good decisions quickly and own them.” She understands the stakes of publishing in real time and the consequences of getting it wrong.
Hayden is candid about the pressures of digital reporting. Every post carries weight stating, “trust can be built or lost with one post.” That awareness shapes how she reports, especially during breaking news.
She’s drawn to stories rooted in community impact: public safety, local government, and culture.
Adaptable and forward-looking, Thalia Hayden reflects a generation of journalists navigating a changing landscape without abandoning the fundamentals that matter most.