Isabelle Schmeler

Marine One Close Call

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle gathered ATC communication minutes before air, confirming additional miscommunication from Marine One.

Bensten Schone

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle gathered material in the field for the "Grit" segment of the TODAY show.

USS Lincoln Conditions

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle reached out to dozens of individuals whose family members were aboard the USS Lincoln, securing exclusive reporting and interviews for NBC News.

Fauci Pleads the Fifth

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle logged hearings and research as Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded the fifth during his Congressional testimony.

DC Air Quality

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle booked guests, coordinated shoots, and produced live shots during the peak of air quality issues in Washington.

Legacy Flight Academy

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle field produced elements and conducted interviews with characters as part of NBC Nightly News' "Great Americans" segment.

MD Primaries

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle connected with campaign officials across the state to secure interviews with government officials and live shots from polling locations, despite some unexpected weather.

Blue Origin Explosion

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle coordinated interviews and the most visual elements to show the implications of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion.

Costello: Nancy Grace Roman Telescope

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle suited up for an exclusive look inside the clean room at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center ahead of the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope launch. Isabelle's iPhone footage is seen throughout the piece.

Costello / Duffy Interview

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle produced a live interview with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for a hard turnaround on the TODAY show.

Nancy Guthrie Case: Breaking Developments

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Isabelle booked and produced interviews with security experts amidst breaking developments in the Nancy Guthrie case.

Tom Llamas / President Trump Interview

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Isabelle assisted with logging, research, and cutting an exclusive interview with President Donald Trump.

Nicolás Maduro Capture

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Isabelle jumped into breaking news coverage amid the New Year's holiday when Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro was unexpectedly captured.

National Guard Shooting Near Farragut West

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Isabelle jumped into breaking news, gathering last-minute elements ahead of a fatal shooting outside a D.C. Metro stop that killed two National Guard members the day before Thanksgiving.

Pittsburgh Airport Renovations

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Isabelle field produced elements and live shots at her new and improved hometown airport.

The Longest Government Shutdown

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle reached out to TSA officers, federal workers, and individuals receiving SNAP benefits, contributing a Nightly News package every single night of the longest government shutdown in history.

Al Roker: 'Good Grandpa'

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle assisted in compiling 'good grandpa' stories from viewers across the country for the TODAY show.

Gutierrez National Guard

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle scouted out live locations across Washington where National Guard presence was most apparent.

Air India Crash

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle spearheaded gathering elements and coordinating correspondent live shots.

2024 Election: Political Pool Producing

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle traveled the country pool producing various events across all major political candidates, including President Donald Trump, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and many others.

Vivek Ramaswamy Interview

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Isabelle secured an exclusive pull-aside with Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy following an event in Washington, D.C.

Iowa Caucuses & Drake University Debate

ischmeler18@gmail.com (Isabelle Schmeler) — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Isabelle drove all across Iowa in negative-degree weather coordinating coverage of the leading Republican candidates, attending the primary debate at Drake University, and taking ownership of a caucus site in rural Iowa.