Rehema Ellis is an American journalist and chief education correspondent for NBC News.
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Best Known For:The television program NBC Nightly News / Today
Breakthrough:Appointed to the national platform of NBC News as a network correspondent in 1994
10 Quick Facts About Rehema Ellis
- Full Name: Rehema Ellis
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program NBC Nightly News / Today
- Current Role: Chief education correspondent
- Place of Birth: United States
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: Correspondent and Journalist
- Beats: Education and Politics / Government
- Media Level: National
Rehema Ellis Age
Rehema Ellis's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Simmons University and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
- Simmons University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Sociology
- Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Rehema Ellis' career includes news and reporting roles with NBC News, a news outlet and WHDH-TV.
Organization: NBC News
Role: Chief Education Correspondent
Period: 1994–Present
Details: New York, NY · Reports nationally on academic policy, structural inequalities, and student performance updates.
Organization: WHDH-TV
Role: Reporter / Anchor
Period: 1980s–1994
Details: Boston, Massachusetts · Top local general assignment reporter and evening weekend anchor.
Rise to Fame
Rehema Ellis gained recognition as chief Education Correspondent on the television show NBC Nightly News / Today.
Notable Coverage
- September 11 Terrorist Attacks - NBC News - 2001 - One of the first network reporters live on the scene at the World Trade Center
- Hurricane Katrina Disaster - NBC News - 2005 - Field coverage of the storm devastation and aftermath from New Orleans
- Plane Crash in the Hudson River (Miracle on the Hudson) - NBC News - 2009 - Broke critical early details on Flight 1549 live
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Network news package reporting.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rehema Ellis
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: United States
Measurements
- Hair Color: Black
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
