Mara Schiavocampo
The next Diane Sawyer
Mara Schiavocampo, 31, digital correspondent, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams
Résumé: Mara Schiavocampo is propelling NBC into the 21st century; the multiplatform dynamo — who started out as a CBS intern — shoots video and even blogs from the field, editing and posting everything herself. During the 2008 Haiti food riots, she reported trapped from a car as a mob tried to smash in the windows.
Background check: "When I was little I wanted to be a writer, but I dismissed it as a career and decided to be a doctor instead. In college I realized I had zero science talent, so I went back to writing. The answer to the career question was journalism."
Big break: "I met two NBC execs when I won the National Association of Black Journalists' Emerging Journalist Award in 2007. They called me to start a discussion a few days later. When I met Brian Williams, he already knew my name — I was speechless."
Professional poker face: "I have to be fair. When I interviewed a neo-Nazi leader, I clarified that the group wasn't violent, even though if it were up to him I would have been aborted, since I'm half-black and half-Italian."
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
-
'Black Doves' Season 2 Is Already Confirmed—Here's What We Know About Helen's Next Espionage Mission
After that cliffhanger, the Netflix series starring Keira Knightley could go anywhere.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
-
Chanel and Micah Quit 'The Ultimatum' Season 3 Early—Did They Get Married After Leaving the Show?
Fans are wondering whether Chanel is still "a girlfriend with a wife title."
By Quinci LeGardye Published
-
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain Find Themselves in Another Controversy Amid Notre Dame No-Show
The king and queen's lack of attendance was described as "a real shame."
By Kristin Contino Published
-
Peloton’s Selena Samuela on Turning Tragedy Into Strength
Before becoming a powerhouse cycling instructor, Selena Samuela was an immigrant trying to adjust to new environments and new versions of herself.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Published
-
This Mutual Fund Firm Is Helping to Create a More Sustainable Future
Amy Domini and her firm, Domini Impact Investments LLC, are inspiring a greater and greener world—one investor at a time.
By Sponsored Published
-
Power Players Build on Success
"The New Normal" left some brands stronger than ever. We asked then what lies ahead.
By Maria Ricapito Published
-
Don't Stress! You Can Get in Good Shape Money-wise
Yes, maybe you eat paleo and have mastered crow pose, but do you practice financial wellness?
By Sallie Krawcheck Published
-
The Book Club Revolution
Lots of women are voracious readers. Other women are capitalizing on that.
By Lily Herman Published
-
The Future of Women and Work
The pandemic has completely upended how we do our jobs. This is Marie Claire's guide to navigating your career in a COVID-19 world.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
-
Black-Owned Coworking Spaces Are Providing a Safe Haven for POC
For people of color, many of whom prefer to WFH, inclusive coworking spaces don't just offer a place to work—they cultivate community.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
-
Where Did All My Work Friends Go?
The pandemic has forced our work friendships to evolve. Will they ever be the same?
By Rachel Epstein Published