Courtney Kube is an American journalist and senior national security and pentagon correspondent for NBC News.
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Best Known For:The television program NBC Nightly News
Breakthrough:Joined the NBC News Washington bureau in 2000
10 Quick Facts About Courtney Kube
- Full Name: Courtney Kube
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program NBC Nightly News
- Current Role: Senior national security and pentagon correspondent
- Date of Birth: July 28, 1978
- Age: 48 years old
- Place of Birth: Maryland
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Eric Dent
Courtney Kube Age
Courtney Kube is 48 years old. She was born on July 28, 1978, and her zodiac sign is Leo.
Education
She attended University of Michigan, where she earned an Undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Psychology.
- University of Michigan
- Qualification: Undergraduate degrees
- Field of Study: Political Science and Psychology
Career & Work
Courtney Kube's career includes news and reporting roles with NBC News, a news outlet.
Organization: NBC News
Role: Researcher, production assistant and associate producer
Period: From 2000
Organization: NBC News
Role: Pentagon and national security producer
Period: Former
Details: Produced coverage of the Pentagon, national security and conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya and Syria.
Organization: NBC News
Role: Senior national security and Pentagon correspondent
Period: Current
Rise to Fame
Courtney Kube rose to prominence for her role on the television show NBC Nightly News.
Notable Works
- TV Show: NBC Nightly News (Correspondent, 2000-Present)
Notable Coverage
- Chinese surveillance balloon over the United States - NBC News - 2023 - Credited with breaking details about the surveillance balloon
- Niger ambush involving American service members - NBC News - 2017 - Reported exclusive details about the ambush and military response
- Russian interference with American drones over Syria - NBC News - Reported on Russian electronic interference with U.S. military drones
Awards & Achievements
- Tex McCrary Award for Excellence in Journalism — Medal of Honor Celebration Committee — Excellence in journalism.
- Gracie Awards Honorable Mention — Alliance for Women in Media Foundation — 2023 — Recognition for reporting work.
Courtney Kube Family & Relationships
Courtney Kube is married to Eric Dent. She has 2 children, Ryan Dent and Jackson Dent.
- Children:
- Ryan Dent (2014)
- Jackson Dent (2014)
Lesser Known Facts
- She initially considered pursuing medicine before entering broadcast journalism.
- Her reporting assignments have included travel alongside senior U.S. defense and government officials.
- Before becoming a correspondent, she worked for years as a Pentagon producer and embedded with American military personnel overseas.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Courtney Kube
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 28, 1978
- Age: 48
- Birthday: July 28
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Maryland
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Eric Dent
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/ckubenbc
