Katie Couric

Katie Couric is an American broadcast journalist, author, and media executive best known for co-hosting NBC's Today and becoming the first solo female anchor of a major U.S.

Katie Couric is an American broadcast journalist, author, and media executive best known for co-hosting NBC's Today and becoming the first solo female anchor of a major U.S. network evening newscast on CBS Evening News. She has also worked as a global news anchor for Yahoo and founded Katie Couric Media. Couric is a co-founder of Stand Up To Cancer and the author of the memoir Going There.

Early life and education

Katie Couric was born in Arlington, Virginia, and later studied at the University of Virginia. Her early career included work in television news before she joined NBC News.

Broadcasting career

Couric is best known for her long tenure on NBC's Today and her later role as the first solo female anchor of CBS Evening News. She later worked as a global news anchor for Yahoo and appeared in other media projects.

Writing and media work

Couric has written books, including her memoir Going There and children’s books. She also founded Katie Couric Media, which produces newsletters, podcasts, video, and documentaries.

Philanthropy

Couric co-founded Stand Up To Cancer, a collaborative cancer fundraising and research initiative. Her philanthropic work is closely associated with cancer awareness and research support.