Ashton Jackson is a dedicated multiplatform journalist who reports on success, leadership, lifestyle, culture and power players.
As a chronically online Gen Zer, Ashton enjoys turning trending social topics into actionable stories that leave people feeling smarter, inspired and seen.
Born in Durham, North Carolina and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton graduated from North Carolina A&T State University in May 2021. She worked as an executive assistant at Sony Pictures Entertainment before joining NBC and CNBC, moving her way up from news fellow to reporter.
Notable Work
- Host/On-Camera Talent: CNBC’S “Millennial Money” TV Series, NBC LX News
- Host: Smarter by CNBC Make It Courses
- Panel Moderator: NABJ/NAHJ Conferences, Qualtrics X4 Summit, NBCU Next Level Summit
- Celebrity Interviewer: Issa Rae, Quinta Brunson, Mark Cuban, Adam Blackstone, Barbara Corcoran, Rich Paul and more.
- ARTICLE: Middle managers are being laid off—but their work is ‘more important than ever,’ experts say
- ARTICLE: Tech companies are requiring employees to learn and use AI at work—here’s the best way to do that
- ARTICLE: 38-year-old nurse quit her job to run a laundromat full-time—it brings in $475,000 a year
Check out my reel
In addition to hosting for TV and digital platforms, Ashton is an experienced voice over artist, short-form video producer and panel moderator.
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