Expertise:
International affairs; Foreign policy
Major Product/SVS:
Business and financial news
Hobbies/Sports:
Skiing; Tennis; Scuba diving; Surfing; World cinema
Education Degrees:
Coursework in Economic Studies, University of London
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to being enthusiastic and curious, loving her job, and always looking for unusual ways to write the story.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she had a diplomatic childhood and always wanted to write.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Jackson is a responsible political and diplomatic correspondent who has served in London, Rome, Washington, D.C., and New York. She has extensive experience reporting on international relations and global crises. Her notable assignments have included covering general elections and the election of a new pope. She reports on U.S. State Department news and currently travels with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Ms. Jackson, who has also worked as a United Nations correspondent, speaks nine languages.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Covering political, diplomatic and economic events in London, Rome, Washington, D.C., and New York; Covering general elections; Covering foreign policy
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Jackson intends to experience continued professional growth. She would also like to write more stories featuring women and issues of social concern.