Investigative Documentary Filmmaker & Multiplatform Journalist; Six-Time Emmy Award Winner; Former Director & Producer at ESPN; Director of "Betsy & Irv"

Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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Nicole Noren Biography

Nicole Noren is a documentary filmmaker, director, producer, and multiplatform journalist known for her work in investigative journalism and documentary production. Noren spent more than 20 years at ESPN, where she directed and produced over 50 investigative reports and documentaries for global linear, streaming, digital, podcast, and social platforms. Her work has received six Emmy Awards, two Edward R. Murrow Awards, and a Peabody Award, with a focus on character-driven investigative projects and accountability journalism.

At ESPN, Noren contributed extensively to "Outside the Lines," the investigative newsmagazine recognized for its in-depth reporting. She received a Rosalynn Carter Fellowship in Mental Health Journalism, and her reporting on human trafficking at the World Cup soccer tournament in South Africa was honored with the Edward R. Murrow Award in video investigative reporting, marking a first for a sports entry. Noren's projects have addressed topics such as gender-based violence, education, and mental health.

Noren's directorial debut for ESPN Films, the documentary short "Betsy & Irv," premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and received an Emmy Award, a Gracie, and two Real Screen Awards. Her film "The Walkout," produced with Howard Bryant, investigated the impact of cultural issues in the Florida education system on a high school baseball team and was recognized with an EPPY Award for Best Sports Video and a Salute to Excellence Award from the National Association of Black Journalists.

Noren leads her own production company, continuing her work in investigative documentary filmmaking. Her feature-length documentary "LISTEN" has been viewed by more than six million people on YouTube, honored with three national reporting awards, and is used as a training tool by law enforcement and schools. Her survival documentary "Missing at Sea" was released on Nat Geo YouTube, and "Betsy & Irv" won a Sports Emmy. Her film "The Green Truck" premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Noren's body of work demonstrates the role of journalism in holding institutions accountable and highlighting underrepresented voices in sports and society.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/20/2026.

Nicole Noren Videos

Uncover the Story behind the documentary "LISTEN"

Uncover the Story behind the documentary "LISTEN"

In this video, we'll be interviewing Director Nicole Noren about her new documentary, "LISTEN." Featuring New Reporting and Revelations "LISTEN"...

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