Blayne Alexander joins NBC's Dateline as new correspondent

Blayne Alexander has been named the new correspondent for NBC's "Dateline." She announced her new role live on TODAY after returning from maternity leave on October 7. Alexander joins a team that includes anchor Lester Holt and other correspondents. She has been with NBC since 2017 and has reported on major events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 elections. Before joining "Dateline," Alexander worked as a Washington and Atlanta correspondent. She is a four-time Emmy Award nominee and has reported from various significant locations worldwide.