Liz Landers is an acclaimed American broadcast journalist known for her sharp political reporting, extensive coverage of national elections, and high-profile assignments across leading news networks. From covering presidential campaigns from the ground up to reporting from the White House and Capitol Hill, Landers has established herself as a respected voice in modern political journalism.
Early Life and Educational Background
Elizabeth Landers was born on August 11, 1990, in Tallahassee, Florida. Growing up with a strong interest in current events and writing, she demonstrated an early aptitude for journalism. Notably, as a teenager in August 2007, she interviewed then-Senator Barack Obama during his 2008 presidential primary campaign.
She attended the Maclay School in Tallahassee before pursuing higher education at Tufts University. At Tufts, she studied Political Science and Government, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2013. During her college years, she also gained digital editorial experience writing and interning for lifestyle and fashion publications.
Early Career and CNN Years (2013–2019)
Landers began her professional career in major television news shortly after graduating from college. In June 2013, she joined CNN as a freelance news assistant, quickly working her way up through production and reporting roles.
- Covering the 2016 Election: Landers gained widespread recognition while covering Senator Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign. Traveling extensively with the campaign trail, she provided deep insights into the grassroots movement behind Sanders’ bid.
- White House and Capitol Hill: Following the 2016 election cycle, Landers transitioned to the network’s Washington bureau, serving as a White House Producer and later as a Capitol Hill producer and reporter, covering the Trump administration and congressional affairs.
Vice News and Scripps News
In April 2019, Landers moved to Vice News as a political correspondent and guest anchor for Vice News Tonight.
- Chief Political Correspondent: In March 2021, she was promoted to Chief Political Correspondent for Vice News. In this role, she led critical coverage of the 2022 midterm elections, focusing heavily on election administration races, political shifts, and voting integrity across the United States. Her investigative work and reporting at Vice earned her major accolades, including an Emmy Award and a Webby Award.
- Scripps News: Following structural changes at Vice Media in 2023, Landers continued her career in national media, taking on a role as a national security correspondent with Scripps News in 2024 to report on defense, elections, and emerging domestic and international security challenges.
PBS News Hour
In August 2025, it was announced that Liz Landers would join the flagship nightly news program PBS News Hour as its White House Correspondent. In this role, she leads the network’s daily reporting on the executive branch, presidential policy, and major political developments in Washington, D.C.
Personal Life and Professional Legacy
Based in Washington, D.C., Liz Landers is recognized as part of a new generation of broadcast journalists who blend traditional political reporting with modern digital and field video journalism. Alongside her daily news responsibilities, she participates in fellowship programs like the International Strategy Forum and frequently speaks on media literacy, election reporting, and the evolving landscape of political journalism.
