Rehema Ellis is an American journalist best known for playing Correspondent in NBC Nightly News.
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Best Known For:The television show NBC Nightly News
Breakthrough:Joined NBC News as a national general-assignment correspondent in 1994
10 Quick Facts About Rehema Ellis
- Full Name: Rehema Ellis
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television show NBC Nightly News
- Date of Birth: April 10, 1952
- Age: 74 years old
- Place of Birth: Raeford, North Carolina
- Children: Khori
- Specialization: Correspondent and Journalist
- Beats: Education
Rehema Ellis Age
Rehema Ellis is about 74 years old as of 2026. Rehema Ellis was born in 1952.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Simmons College and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
- Simmons College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Sociology
- Period: 1974
- Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1977
- Simmons College
- Qualification: Honorary doctorate
- Period: 2000
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: 2010–2025
Details: Served as lead education correspondent until her December 2025 departure.
Organization: NBC News
Role: General assignment correspondent
Period: 1994–2010
Details: Reported national news including September 11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina and major elections.
Organization: WHDH-TV
Role: Reporter and weekend news anchor
Period: 1985–1993
Details: Boston, Massachusetts
Organization: KDKA Radio and TV
Role: Radio and television journalist
Period: 1980–1985
Details: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Rise to Fame
Rehema Ellis rose to prominence for her role on the television show NBC Nightly News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes NBC Nightly News, TODAY, and Education Nation.
Television
- TV Show: NBC Nightly News (Correspondent, 1994-2025)
- TV Show: TODAY (Correspondent) — NBC News journalism
- Work: Education Nation (Chief education correspondent, 2010-2025) — NBC News education reporting initiative
Notable Coverage
- September 11 attacks - NBC News - 2001
- Hurricane Katrina - NBC News - 2005
- 2008 United States presidential election - NBC News - 2008
- Boston Marathon bombing - NBC News - 2013
Awards & Achievements
- Lifetime Achievement Award — Simmons University
- News & Documentary Emmy Award — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — 2008 presidential election coverage
- Salute to Excellence Award — National Association of Black Journalists — Network general-assignment news reporting, short form
- Legacy Award — National Association of Black Journalists
Rehema Ellis Family & Relationships
She has 1 child, Khori.
- Father: John Ellis
- Mother: Cattie Jame McLaughlin-Ellis
- Children:
- Khori
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rehema Ellis
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 10, 1952
- Age: 74
- Birthday: April 10
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Raeford, North Carolina
Family & Relationships
- Father: John Ellis
- Mother: Cattie Jame McLaughlin-Ellis
- Children: Khori
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $76,000–$330,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $396,000–$5,656,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
