Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones

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

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Rashida Jones Biography

Rashida Jones is the former President of MSNBC, where she oversaw all programming, editorial units, business development, and digital expansion—becoming the first Black executive to lead a major cable news network. Before her presidency, she served as Senior Vice President at NBC News and MSNBC, spearheading cross-platform coverage of major events including the coronavirus pandemic and the 2020 election. She also produced the most-watched Democratic presidential debate in history.

Jones is a two-time Emmy and three-time Edward R. Murrow Award winner, and recipient of the RTDNA First Amendment Award. She has been recognized by the National Action Network, National Urban League, ColorComm, and the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications for her leadership and impact. A member of the Executive Leadership Council and the Academy of Arts and Sciences, Jones was inducted into Hampton University’s Scripps Howard Journalism Hall of Fame and received Montclair State University’s inaugural Media Leadership Award for her national influence across platforms and genres.

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Rashida Jones Speaking Topics

Built To Be Trusted

Building Cultures that Thrive Under Pressure

In high-performance environments, the real challenge isn’t the pressure; it’s how we respond to it. Trust is the ultimate leadership currency and determines whether teams fracture or flourish. In this keynote, Rashida Jones explores how leaders earn, protect, and multiply trust when the stakes are high. She explains how self-trust fuels clear decision-making, how trust within teams builds resilience, and how trust from others strengthens credibility under fire. Attendees leave with a framework for leading through intensity that is grounded in composure, accountability, and the kind of steady confidence that inspires people to follow when the pressure is on.

Momentum in the Mess

What Disruption Teaches Us

Change is constant, but disruption is defining. Drawing from her experience leading creative teams and shaping how stories, culture, and media reflect the moment we’re in, Rashida Jones shows how reinvention is not just survival, but strategy. She explores how curiosity fuels progress, how technology like AI expands creative possibility, and how the most effective leaders turn uncertainty into momentum.

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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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. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. 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, Journalist, Broadcasting, Executive Leadership, Political, Women, Black Heritage and Ethics & Integrity.

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.

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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.


Rashida Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, News & Media and Journalist. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rashida Jones for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Rashida Jones can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nia-Malika Henderson, Joy-Ann Reid and Zain Asher. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rashida Jones for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/12/2025.

Rashida Jones Speaking Topics

  • Built To Be Trusted

    Building Cultures that Thrive Under Pressure

    In high-performance environments, the real challenge isn’t the pressure; it’s how we respond to it. Trust is the ultimate leadership currency and determines whether teams fracture or flourish. In this keynote, Rashida Jones explores how leaders earn, protect, and multiply trust when the stakes are high. She explains how self-trust fuels clear decision-making, how trust within teams builds resilience, and how trust from others strengthens credibility under fire. Attendees leave with a framework for leading through intensity that is grounded in composure, accountability, and the kind of steady confidence that inspires people to follow when the pressure is on.

  • Momentum in the Mess

    What Disruption Teaches Us

    Change is constant, but disruption is defining. Drawing from her experience leading creative teams and shaping how stories, culture, and media reflect the moment we’re in, Rashida Jones shows how reinvention is not just survival, but strategy. She explores how curiosity fuels progress, how technology like AI expands creative possibility, and how the most effective leaders turn uncertainty into momentum.

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. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. 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, Journalist, Broadcasting, Executive Leadership, Political, Women, Black Heritage and Ethics & Integrity.
  • 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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