Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones

Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award-Winning Journalist & News Executive; President of MSNBC; First Black Executive to Run a Major Television News Network

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Rashida Jones Biography

Rashida Jones is President of MSNBC, the premiere destination for breaking news, award-winning journalism, in-depth analysis and informed perspectives. She is responsible for oversight of all programming, digital expansion, new businesses, editorial units, business development and technical operations.

Prior to taking on the role of President in February 2021, Jones served as Senior Vice President, NBC News and MSNBC. In this position, she spearheaded cross-platform breaking news and major events for both networks, including coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, and the networks’ Decision 2020 coverage including presidential debates, town halls, primaries and special election nights and forums. Jones simultaneously led MSNBC’s dayside and weekend news programming, where she managed hours of live reporting and newsgathering backed by the journalism of NBC News. Jones executive produced the most-watched Democratic presidential debate in history during the 2020 election cycle.

Jones has won two Emmys, three Edward R. Murrow Awards and was honored with the RTDNA 2022 First Amendment Award, which recognizes journalists and news executives who make major contributions to protecting First Amendment freedoms. She has been honored with leadership awards from the National Action Network, the National Urban League, ColorComm and the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications.

She is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, a board member of the Carole Kneeland Project for Responsible Journalism, a member of the Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Association of Black Journalists and the Milken Institute’s Executive Women’s Circle.

In 2019, Jones was inducted into the Hampton University Scripps Howard Journalism School Hall of Fame, an honor acknowledging her outstanding work in the journalism industry. She also received the inaugural Media Leadership Award from Montclair State University for the significant national impact she has made in the media industry across platforms and genres.

Jones received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Media-Arts Broadcast from Hampton University, where she has launched a scholarship in her name.

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Rashida Jones Videos

MSNBC President Rashida Jones On Confronting Disinformation
NABJ Presents: Leadership with Rashida Jones and Kim Godwin
Rashida Jones Acceptance Speech at NAN's Keepers of the Dream Awards

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Rashida Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, News & Media, Journalism, Broadcasting, Political and Women.

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Rashida Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, News & Media and Journalism. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Rashida Jones can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nia-Malika Henderson, Elizabeth Vargas and Zain Asher. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rashida Jones for an upcoming event.

Rashida Jones Videos

MSNBC President Rashida Jones On Confronting Disinformation
NABJ Presents: Leadership with Rashida Jones and Kim Godwin
Rashida Jones Acceptance Speech at NAN's Keepers of the Dream Awards
  • How do I book Rashida Jones to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rashida Jones for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Rashida Jones, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Rashida Jones or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Rashida Jones for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Rashida Jones, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rashida Jones, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Rashida Jones speak about?

    Rashida Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, News & Media, Journalism, Broadcasting, Political and Women.
  • Who is the agent for Rashida Jones?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rashida Jones for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rashida Jones for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rashida Jones or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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