Carol Lee Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

Carol Lee is the Managing Washington Editor for NBC News, a role she assumed in late 2022 after years covering national politics and the White House. Brought up in Florida, she began her reporting career covering the 2008 presidential campaign before relocating to Washington in the early 2010s. She previously held key reporting posts at Politico and The Wall Street Journal—where she served as White House correspondent starting in 2011—before joining NBC News in 2017. In her current position, Lee oversees NBC’s day‑to‑day and enterprise political coverage from the nation’s capital. She works closely with senior editors to break major stories across digital and broadcast platforms. Alongside her editorial leadership, she frequently appears on NBC and MSNBC as a commentator on U.S. policy, government affairs, and diplomacy. Before rising to these high‑profile roles, Lee played a pivotal part in the White House Correspondents’ Association. She sat on its board from 2010 to 2016 and served as its president—efforts which strengthened her reputation as a rigorous and principled journalist. A graduate of New York University’s journalism program, she combines a sharp newsroom instinct with seasoned experience. Based in Washington, D.C., she balances her professional duties with life as a parent, often reflecting on the lessons and ambitions she now shares with her son. Carol’s reporting has shaped public understanding of national security, presidential leadership, and foreign policy. Her deep expertise and constant presence in the corridors of power make her a sought‑after speaker on journalism, media ethics, and U.S. politics.