Jay Schadler is an Emmy Award winning journalist with ABC News. He has been a correspondent and anchor for the network for 25 years, reporting for all major platforms including PrimeTime, 20/20, Good Morning America and Nightline.

National Geographic Channel: Return to the Titanic
National Geographic Channel: Presents (Anchor Host)
Discovery Channel: Justice Files (Anchor Host)

Adventure Journalist and Artist:
  • India: Tracked Bengal tigers, pursued poachers on the Old Silk Caravan route for investigation on illegal wildlife trade
  • Africa: Reported on Ebola outbreak in Gabon and South Africa
  • Uzbekistan: Reported on environmental destruction of Aral Sea
  • Belize: Mountain-biked rainforest for report on Mayan archeological discoveries
  • Russia: Various stories on politics, culture and environment
  • Egypt: Anchored live broadcast and tomb opening at the Great Pyramids
  • Australia: Report on habitat destruction and Koala Bear
  • Alaska: Reporter on life and death of Timothy Treadwell "The Bear Whisperer"
  • Kalahari Desert: Cave diving tragedy at Bushman's Hole
The Hitchhiker:

Known nationally for his groundbreaking ABC News Specials "Looking for America." With hand-held cameras, Jay hitchhiked more than 13,000 miles in 3 years, interviewing everyday Americans along the way. The specials are considered by many as one of broadcasting's first forays into "reality tv."

In the winter of 2000, Jay's hitchhiking road stories aired as a weekly television series called TaleLights for the Bravo Art and Film Network.

Honors:
Emmy Winner: Best Investigative Journalism, Network News Magazine
Seven Emmy Nominations
Winner of the National Environmental Media Award
Associated Press "Reporter of the Year"