History of Chris Jansing in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 5, 2025

Christine Ann Kapostasy-Jansing, known as Chris Jansing, is an American television journalist. She currently anchors "Chris Jansing Reports" on MSNBC, which airs weekdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. She took over this role in May 2022, replacing MTP Daily.

1978: Graduation from Otterbein College

In 1978, Chris Jansing graduated from Otterbein College with a Bachelor of Arts degree after switching her major to broadcast journalism.

1982: Married Robert Jansing

In 1982, Chris Jansing married Robert Jansing, a chemist who ran an analytical chemistry laboratory.

1997: New York Emmy Award

In 1997, Chris Jansing won a New York Emmy Award for her coverage of the Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta.

June 1998: Joined NBC News

In June 1998, Chris Jansing joined NBC News and began using the last name Jansing professionally.

1998: Started using married name

In 1998, upon her move to NBC, Chris Jansing began using her married name professionally, explaining that it was easier for viewers to pronounce.

2008: Relocated to Los Angeles

In 2008, Chris Jansing relocated to Los Angeles and worked as a field reporter for two years.

2010: Returned as an anchor

In 2010, Chris Jansing returned as an anchor after working as a field reporter in Los Angeles for two years.

June 13, 2014: Became NBC's Senior White House Correspondent

On June 13, 2014, Jansing and Company ended, and Chris Jansing became NBC's Senior White House Correspondent.

June 1, 2017: Named Senior National Correspondent for MSNBC

On June 1, 2017, Chris Jansing was named senior national correspondent for MSNBC and continued to anchor breaking news coverage.

May 6, 2022: Took over the slot with MSNBC Reports

On May 6, 2022, it was announced that Chris Jansing would take over the slot with her own hour of MSNBC Reports after the move of MTP Daily to NBC News NOW.