BLAYNE ALEXANDER
Blayne’s passion is telling stories. She gets some of her greatest joy from meeting new people, starting discussions, satisfying her often-unquenchable curiosity and working to amplify the voices of those who feel they are never heard.
And through her work as a journalist, Blayne is blessed with the opportunity to channel her passion into purpose.
Blayne Alexander is an Atlanta-based correspondent for NBC News, where she reports for all platforms including NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, Today Show and MSNBC.
During her time with the network, Blayne’s reporting has been at the forefront of the biggest stories in recent history, including the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 Elections (and Georgia’s Senate runoffs), the death of Congressman John Lewis and the nationwide protests around racial injustice.
Blayne previously spent two years as Washington correspondent for NBC News Channel, reporting on the Trump administration for NBC affiliate stations nationwide.
Blayne’s reporting has taken her around the world, from the White House to Wimbledon, Singapore to Melbourne, Australia and – her personal favorite – the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
A four-time Emmy Award nominee, Blayne began her reporting career at WRDW-TV in Augusta, Georgia, before spending six years as a reporter and anchor with Atlanta’s WXIA-TV. Her work has been honored by the Atlanta and National Associations of Black Journalists and the Atlanta Press Club.
Blayne is graduate of Duke University and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and National Association of Black Journalists. A proud Oklahoma City native, Blayne has loved making Atlanta home with her husband, James Bailey, and the joy of their lives – their daughter, Sage Milan Bailey.