Shannon Pettypiece

Shannon Pettypiece
Born	Lake Orion, Michigan, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Michigan
Occupation	Journalist
Years active	2000s–present
Known for	Senior White House Correspondent for NBC News Digital

Shannon Pettypiece is an American journalist specializing in both print and broadcast media, currently holding the position of Senior White House Correspondent for NBC News Digital.

Early life

Raised in Lake Orion, Michigan, Pettypiece attended Lake Orion High School. From an early age, she was active in equestrian competitions and engaged with 4-H programs, as well as participating on equestrian teams throughout high school and college. She earned a Bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan, concentrating on Russia and the former Soviet Union. During her time at university, she contributed as a reporter and editor for The Michigan Daily. Her mother works as an educator, and her father is skilled in woodworking.

Journalism career

Pettypiece’s journalism journey began with an internship at The New York Times in Washington, D.C., followed by work as a stringer based in Detroit. She reported on local government issues for Miami Today News and covered healthcare and technology sectors for Crain's Cleveland Business.

In 2006, she joined Bloomberg News in Washington, initially reporting on the Food and Drug Administration. Subsequently, she relocated to New York to cover the pharmaceutical industry. Her contributions appeared in Bloomberg Businessweek, where she interviewed chief executives from leading healthcare corporations such as Pfizer, Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, Bayer, and Eli Lilly. Among her notable work was a four-part series examining China's healthcare system transformation, which involved visits to hospitals, research facilities, and private residences.

By 2010, Pettypiece advanced to a correspondent role with Bloomberg TV, concentrating on healthcare topics.

Since July 3, 2019, she has been serving as the senior White House reporter for NBC News Digital.