Contessa Brewer — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as a Correspondent at CNBC Business News since 2016, covering casinos, gaming, and insurance.
Previously an anchor at MSNBC (2003-2011), NBC New York (2012-2015), and CBSN (2015-2016).
Hosted MSNBC's 'Caught on Camera' (2008-2012) and 'MSNBC Live.'
Graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications with a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism in 1996.

Biography

Contessa Brewer is an American television journalist currently serving as a Correspondent for CNBC Business News since 2016. At CNBC, she focuses on stories with a business bent, with a special emphasis on casinos, gaming, and property & casualty insurance. She is also a substitute anchor for the network. Her career as a nationally-recognized news anchor and TV host has involved extensive coverage of breaking news, politics, business, environment, health, education, and public policy.