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United States Peter Alexander is a prominent American journalist who serves as the Chief White House Correspondent for NBC News and co-anchor of 'Saturday Today'.
Long-standing association with NBC News, serving as a correspondent, White House correspondent, and eventually Chief White House Correspondent.
Co-anchor of the Saturday edition of 'TODAY' and an occasional co-host and fill-in for the weekday editions.
Contributor to MSNBC, with his reports appearing across various programs.
Host for the 2023 Rare Impact Awards and NORD's 40th anniversary celebration.
Peter Marvin Alexander, born on July 29, 1976, in Oakland, California, built his career through various local news stations before joining NBC News. His early roles included reporting at WKYT in Lexington, Kentucky, KHQ in Spokane, Washington, and serving as an anchor and reporter at KCPQ in Seattle, Washington. In 2004, Alexander transitioned to NBC News, where he quickly gained recognition for his comprehensive international reporting, covering significant events such as the 2005 Iraq elections, the death of Osama bin Laden, and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. His assignments have taken him across the globe, including Afghanistan, the Galápagos Islands, Gaza Strip, Israel, Laos, and Mexico, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to global news coverage.
Throughout his tenure at NBC News, Alexander has been at the forefront of major breaking news stories. He provided live coverage of the “Miracle on the Hudson” in 2009 and the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007. His dedication to impactful journalism also extended to environmental reporting from the Northwest Passage in the Arctic and bringing personal stories to light, such as his sister Rebecca’s experience with Usher Syndrome Type III. In 2006, Alexander received a News & Documentary Emmy Award nomination for his involvement in the “NBC News Special Report: The Death of Pope John Paul II.” He also covered the WikiLeaks controversy in 2010 and contributed to NBC Sports as a host for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Alexander’s career trajectory saw him appointed as an NBC News White House correspondent in December 2012, covering the Barack Obama presidency both domestically and internationally. In October 2018, he became a co-anchor of “Today” for its Saturday editions, further solidifying his presence in national broadcasting. Following Kristen Welker’s new role, Alexander became the sole chief White House correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC. He has often filled in as an anchor for the weekday “Today” show, showcasing his broad expertise and adaptability in the dynamic field of broadcast journalism.
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