Journalist & Attorney; Emmy Award Winner; Host of "The Beat with Ari Melber" on MSNBC; Chief Legal Correspondent at MSNBC

Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Ari Melber Biography

Ari Melber is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, attorney, and television anchor known for his work in American broadcast news. Melber hosts the MSNBC nightly broadcast "The Beat with Ari Melber" and serves as the network's chief legal correspondent and an NBC News legal analyst, reporting on law and justice stories across all NBC platforms. His background in legal analysis and journalism positions him as an authority on legal and political news, with coverage spanning the Justice Department, Supreme Court, FBI, and a range of legal issues.

Before his career in cable news, Melber practiced First Amendment law for four years and served as a legislative aide in the U.S. Senate. His legal work included collaborating with lawyer Floyd Abrams at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, focusing on First Amendment matters. Melber's writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic, contributing to his transition into broadcast journalism.

"The Beat with Ari Melber" is the longest-running 6 p.m. show in MSNBC's history. The New York Times has reported that "The Beat" ranks among the highest-rated shows in cable news. Melber received an Emmy Award for Supreme Court reporting and has been nominated for Emmy Awards in the "Outstanding Live Interview" category for his interviews with key witnesses in the Mueller probe.

Melber leads two extended interview series for MSNBC: "Mavericks with Ari Melber," featuring artists and cultural figures, and "The Summit Series," highlighting individuals at the top of their fields. "Mavericks with Ari Melber" has included guests from Grammy-winning musicians to leading creative voices. Melber is recognized for integrating legal analysis, political reporting, and cultural commentary, including hip-hop references, into nightly news coverage, contributing to a diverse and engaged audience for MSNBC.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Ari Melber Videos

Ari Melber | Milken Insitute Global Conference

Ari Melber | Milken Insitute Global Conference

Ari Gelber moderates a conversation with Issa Rae & Sherrese Clarke Soares.

Watch The Beat with Ari Melber Highlights: Sept. 11

Watch The Beat with Ari Melber Highlights: Sept. 11

Watch The Beat with Ari Melber, airing weeknights at 6 p.m. on MSNBC.

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Ari Melber is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ari Melber for your event is available upon request. Ari Melber generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Andrea Mitchell, Deborah Norville, Juan Williams, Katty Kay and Van Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ari Melber for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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