Emmy Award-Winning Reporter; Columbia University Adjunct Professor; Author of "More After the Break"

New York, NY, USA
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Jen Maxfield Biography

Jen Maxfield is an Emmy-award winning reporter and anchor, Columbia University adjunct professor and author. Maxfield is known as a seasoned correspondent for NBC New York, and operates from the NBC's Fort Lee offices. Since her tenure began, Maxfield has adeptly reported on a diverse range of significant events, from the resignation of New Jersey Governor James McGreevey to the 2016 New York/New Jersey terror attacks. Notably, her coverage has also encompassed the "Miracle on the Hudson" and Superstorm Sandy.

Prior to joining NBC New York, Maxfield was an integral part of WABC's Eyewitness News in New York City from 2002 to 2013. Her academic credentials include a B.A. in Political Science from Columbia College and an M.S. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. This background, combined with her extensive field experience, affords her a unique insight into the dynamics of politics and journalism, a perspective she shares in her role as an adjunct professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.

Maxfield is actively involved in community service. She serves on several boards and regularly volunteers for various non-profits in New York and New Jersey. This engagement in community affairs underscores her holistic approach to her profession, ensuring that her reporting is not only informed by her academic background and professional experience, but also by a profound understanding of the communities she covers.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/13/2025.

Jen Maxfield Speaking Topics

  • My Chosen Path

    Converting to Judaism at Age 30 and What I Discovered About Forgiveness, Grace, and What Exactly is Gefilte Fish?

  • Most Likely to Succeed

    How an 8th Grade Yearbook Award Inspired Me to Chase My Dreams and What it Tells Us About Motivating Girls to Aim Higher

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Jen Maxfield Videos

Jen Maxfield of NBC New York shares her worst job interview

Jen Maxfield of NBC New York shares her worst job interview

Jen Maxfield is an Emmy-award winning reporter and anchor who's covered New York and New Jersey for two decades currently for NBC New York.

NBC New York's Jen Maxfield shares her top tips

NBC New York's Jen Maxfield shares her top tips

Jen Maxfield is an Emmy-award winning reporter and anchor who's covered New York and New Jersey for two decades currently for NBC New York.

JWI's 2017 Women to Watch Awards - Jen Maxfield Ostfeld

JWI's 2017 Women to Watch Awards - Jen Maxfield Ostfeld

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Jen Maxfield is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as My Chosen Path, Most Likely to Succeed, Look at Me, Not at the Camera, Human Being First, Journalist Second, How Does She Do It? and Propelled by Rejection. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jen Maxfield for your event is available upon request. Jen Maxfield generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mariana Atencio, Laura Ling, Suzanne Kianpour, Deborah Norville and Kate White. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jen Maxfield for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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