Peter Hamby is an American journalist and founding partner and chief national correspondent for Snap Inc.
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Best Known For:The television program The Powers That Be
Breakthrough:Gained national political reporting experience covering the presidential campaign for CNN in 2008
10 Quick Facts About Peter Hamby
- Full Name: Peter Hamby
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The television program The Powers That Be
- Current Role: Founding partner and chief national correspondent
- Current Employer: Snap Inc
- Date of Birth: August 21, 1981
- Age: 45 years old
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
- Marital Status: Married
Peter Hamby Age
Peter Hamby is 45 years old. He was born on August 21, 1981, and his zodiac sign is Leo.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Georgetown University, New York University, and other institutions.
- Georgetown University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Period: 2003
- New York University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 2004
- University of Cape Town
Career & Work
Peter Hamby's career includes news and reporting roles with Puck and Snap Inc..
Organization: Puck
Role: Founding Partner and Chief National Correspondent
Period: 2021–Present
Details: United States · Reports on politics, media and technology, and hosts The Powers That Be and The Making of a President.
Organization: Snap Inc.
Role: Head of News and Host
Period: 2015 onward
Details: United States · Joined Snapchat to develop news products and became host of Good Luck America.
Organization: CNN
Role: National Political Reporter and Producer
Period: 2005–2015
Details: Covered five election cycles and reported on presidential campaigns, political communication and national politics.
Organization: Vanity Fair
Role: Contributing Writer
Details: Contributed political and media analysis.
Rise to Fame
Peter Hamby rose to prominence for his role for the podcast The Powers That Be.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Powers That Be and The Making of a President.
- Podcast: The Powers That Be (Host) — Puck's flagship daily podcast featuring reporting and discussions on power, politics and media
- Podcast: The Making of a President (Host) — Political interview programme associated with the presidential race to 2028
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — 2012 — CNN presidential election coverage
- Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Innovation — Radio Television Digital News Association — 2017 — Political journalism and innovation at Snapchat
Peter Hamby Family & Relationships
Peter Hamby is married to Katie Warshaw.
- Father: Bill Hamby
- Mother: Tressa Hamby
Lesser Known Facts
- His 2013 Shorenstein Center study examined how Twitter changed presidential campaign reporting and the relationship between political journalists and their sources.
- Helped build mobile-first news programming at Snapchat before joining Puck.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Peter Hamby
- Popular As: Peter Lawrence Hamby
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 21, 1981
- Age: 45
- Birthday: August 21
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
Family & Relationships
- Father: Bill Hamby
- Mother: Tressa Hamby
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Katie Warshaw
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $80,000–$349,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $406,000–$5,796,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
