In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Emily Gerard, a writer for NBC’s “TODAY Show” and Today.com. Emily covers the news for this iconic TV morning show, one of the most popular in the U.S. that is watched by millions.

Emily broke into TV journalism at ABC’s “Nightline” as the show’s youngest-ever writer, following a stint at Vanity Fair.

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Tune in to this vibrant and empathetic journalist who shares her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣

  1. How she got into TV journalism, ultimately finding a home writing for NBC's “TODAY Show.”

  2. How working with the Today Food team provides her with a means of self-expression and the opportunity to pursue stories that pique her interest.

  3. Why she is fascinated by the backstories of people, and how they got to where they are today.

  4. How she likes to work on stories that have a profound transformative effect on entrepreneurial businesses.

  5. Why she thinks the "Hospitality Forward" Podcast is helping to move hospitality forward by democratizing access to top media and sharing the inner workings of earning coverage.

For a chance to win our agency’s new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email info@hannaleecommunications.com and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣

⁣⁣Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, Facebook or LinkedIn.⁣⁣