Craig Melvin
Background
AI-generatedCraig Melvin is an American television journalist and co-anchor of NBC's Today show.
Role
Craig Melvin serves as a co-anchor of NBC's morning program Today, one of the network's flagship news and entertainment broadcasts. He has also anchored other NBC and MSNBC news programs over the course of his career.
Background
Melvin joined NBC News after working as a local television reporter and anchor in markets including South Carolina and Washington, D.C. He became a familiar face on NBC's Today show, hosting its third hour and filling in on the main broadcast before being elevated to a lead co-anchor role. He has also served as an anchor for MSNBC and contributed reporting across NBC News platforms.
Why they are in the news
In mid-2026, Melvin's name has recurred in news coverage following an incident in which a man was charged with hate crimes after confronting him at NBC's studio, an episode that drew attention to security concerns for on-air television personalities.
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