Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best way to submit a news story to 12 News?
By emailing a news release to our newsroom at assigmentdesk@12news.com

Where can I get job information?
Call our Job Hotline 602-261-6171 or go to 12news.azcentral.com
and click on “Jobs at 12”

First Birthdays Information
Log on to firstbirthdays.azcentral.com and simply fill out the form or send any size photo with greeting at least two weeks in advance to:
1st Birthdays
P.O. Box 711
Phoenix, AZ 85001
Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to return photo

How can I get a taped copy of a 12 News story?
• VMS - 1-800-867-0331 press option #1 and enter ext. 4489 or 4458. Individuals are charged approximately $35/segment for VHS Tape and $60/segment for DVD.
• Cision Media Monitoring - 1-800-560-0111 VHS copies for start at $105
In all cases, contact these services for the most current pricing.

Who decides what is news for the day?
A group decision by news personnel. We welcome your feedback at assigmentdesk@12news.com.

What is your website?
12news.azcentral.com

DATELINE NBC transcripts & tapes
Call 1-866-NBC-TAPE for NBC News transcripts and tapes of selected Dateline segments.

How do I get tickets to an NBC show?
Go to NBC’s website (www.nbc.com) for complete details. Direct link is http://www.nbc.com/Footer/Tickets/

How do I submit a story for the TODAY show?
Please send story ideas to Noah Oppenheim, Supervising Producer, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Rm. 374E, New York, NY 10112. If your story idea is accepted, you will be notified. They do not have a general fax number. If you have questions that need to be answered right away, or want to write to NBC News personnel, their address and phone number are:
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112
(212) 664-4249

Willard Scott's 100 year-old birthdays
Send full names and addresses of those celebrating, how old they will be on which date and something personal about them. Include your name, daytime phone number and phone number and send to:

Willard Scott Birthdays
TODAY show, NBC News
4001 Nebraska Avenue
Washington, DC 20016
Attn: Lessandra Machamer
For further information on submitting birthdays, you can call: 202-885-4455.

How can I contact NBC Nightly News?
Best way is to e-mail the show at nightly@nbc.com

How do I get taped copy of an NBC news story?
Videotapes are available for purchase through NBC News archives (212) 664-3797. Please fax your request to: (212) 703-8558. There is a minimum charge of $150.00 for up to five minutes of tape. Please include the date, subject and any other information that might help with your request. Once your letter is received, you will be sent an agreement form. Once the form is signed and returned to NBC with payment, your request will be filled.

Questions about LIVE! With Regis & Kelly
Go to their website (www.livewithregisandkelly.com) for specific requests and click on the FAQ section or inquire at the address/fax below.

"Live with Regis and Kelly"
7 Lincoln Square
New York, NY 10023
Fax Number: (800) 330-1106

Questions about The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Go to their website (www.ellen.warnerbros.com) for specific requests.

Questions about Who Wants to Be a Millionare?
Go to their website (www.millionairetv.com) for specific requests.

Questions about Arizona Highways
For questions and comments contact:

Arizona Highways Television
7000 N 16th Street, Suite 120 #15
Phoenix, Arizona 85020
Phone: (602) 952-7399
www.azcentral.com/travel/azhighways/azhwyindex.html

Silent Witness
WIT-NESS (948-6377) - Outside Phoenix 1-800-343-TIPS