Hallie Jackson

Hallie Jackson is a prominent political reporter in American broadcast journalism, serving as senior Washington correspondent for NBC News, anchor of "Hallie Jackson NOW", and anchor of the Sunday edition of "Nightly News." Jackson graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science, providing a strong academic foundation for her career covering American government and politics. She began her journalism career in Salisbury, Maryland; and reported for Hearst Corporation, covering national politics for its 26 stations from Washington, D.C.

Jackson covered the Ted Cruz presidential campaign as an embedded reporter and reported extensively on the Republican primary and the rise of Donald Trump. She consistently broke developments in the election cycle and secured exclusive interviews with several GOP candidates, including Trump. NBC News named Jackson its Chief White House correspondent, where she covered the Trump administration from inauguration through the impeachment trial and the presidential election, traveling with the president for key international trips, including summits with Kim Jong Un and the anniversary of D-Day in Normandy.

Jackson co-moderated the Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas, which drew nearly 20 million viewers, making it the most watched Democratic presidential debate in history. She has demonstrated sharp interviewing skills in high-stakes political moments, including conducting Vice President Kamala Harris' first sit-down interview since she became the Democratic presidential nominee. Jackson's commitment to factual reporting and securing exclusive interviews with political figures has established her as a leading voice in political journalism.

Jackson's show "Hallie Jackson NOW" covers general news as well as politics, broadening her scope of storytelling and focusing on stories that may be overlooked in the daily news cycle. She was named anchor of the Sunday evening news broadcast, with the program originating from Washington, D.C.

Beyond her on-air work, Jackson has spoken candidly about the challenges of mental health and burnout in high-pressure careers. On "Hallie Jackson NOW," she discussed her experiences with mental health, resonating with many viewers and adding authenticity to her journalistic profile. Jackson was also invited to give special remarks at the Johns Hopkins University commencement ceremony, reflecting her standing as a journalist and public figure.