What a Fox News War Correspondent Learned About Finding Your Voice on Camera

From war zones in Afghanistan and Libya to podcast studios in Los Angeles — Conor Powell has reported from some of the most dangerous places on earth and built an entirely new career on the other side of it. And in this conversation, he shares what both worlds taught him about showing up on camera with authority.In this episode of Unknown to Known, Jamie Maglietta sits down with her former Fox News colleague, veteran TV journalist, podcast developer and film director Conor Powell to talk about finding your voice on camera, navigating the shift from traditional media to new media, and why staying in your lane might be the most important thing you can do for your credibility.In this conversation, you'll learn:Why your on-camera identity takes time — and how to find itWhat Conor's disastrous first live shot taught him about preparationHow deep subject knowledge is the real cure for camera nervesWhy podcasting rewards vulnerability in ways traditional TV never couldHow journalists are becoming influencers — and what that means for trustWhy staying in your lane on social media builds more credibility than being a catch-all expertWhat to think through before you ever hit recordHow to make listeners feel your facial expressions — even on audio-only podcastsWhether you're a journalist navigating the shift to new media, a professional trying to build a podcast, or someone figuring out how to show up online for the first time — this conversation is full of hard-won insight from someone who's done it across every medium.🎙️ Guest: Conor Powell🎬 Founder, District Bear Media | Podcast Developer & Film Director | Former Fox News Middle East Correspondent🌐 Website: https://districtbearmedia.com📧 Contact: [email protected] with Jamie:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamie_maglietta/🎬 Show Clips: https://www.instagram.com/get_oncamready/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-maglietta/🌐 Visibility Program: https://www.oncamready.com/📰 Substack: https://oncamready.substack.com🎧 Apple Podcasts: [INSERT LINK]🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5yEIQWeK7aLHtPSBBbSPcz