Peter Hamby is an Emmy and Murrow Award-winning political journalist who has transitioned from traditional news outlets to pioneering mobile-first journalism, bringing political insights to new audiences. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in 2003 and a master’s degree in journalism from New York University in 2004, Peter Hamby began his distinguished career in 2005 as a producer for ‘The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer’ at CNN. During his decade at the network, Hamby covered five election cycles, accumulating multiple Emmy Awards for his contributions, including an Emmy Award in 2012 for his reporting on that year’s presidential campaign. Politico recognized him as one of the standout reporters of the 2012 campaign, and in 2013, he was appointed national political correspondent for CNN and CNN Digital, further solidifying his reputation in political journalism.

He is a contributing writer for Vanity Fair, offering his sharp insights on politics, media, and technology to a broad readership. Most recently, Peter Hamby became a founding partner of Puck News, a prominent digital media company, where he continues to write about the intersection of politics, media, and technology. His career trajectory demonstrates a continuous adaptation to evolving media landscapes, from traditional broadcast journalism to pioneering mobile-first platforms, consistently delivering political news and analysis to new generations and audiences.