Salena Zito

Salena Zito

Keynote Speaker: National Political Reporter for the Washington Examiner, Contributor for the Wall Street Journal & Author

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Salena Zito Biography

Salena Zito is a veteran political reporter with more than twenty years of award-winning experience in print and broadcast journalism. With her trusty Jeeps that have clocked well over 400,000 miles on their odometers and a refusal to travel on interstates, Zito is a reporter who harkens to an older generation of journalism, one who listens to the stories of everyday Americans in places far outside the artificial bubbles of Manhattan and the Beltway. One of the last scribes of Middle America, she famously popularized the root cause of their failed coverage and underestimation of Donald Trump by the phrase coined by Brad Todd saying, “The press takes him literally, but not seriously; his supporters take him seriously, but not literally.”

Zito is a national political reporter for the Washington Examiner, and a special contributor to the Washington Post. She has been a columnist for the New York Post and has contributed to The Atlantic, the Wall Street Journal and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. She has also taught journalism at Harvard University, Washington and Lee University and Hillsdale College with an unconventional curriculum of having the students leaving the comfort of the classroom and teaching them how to go out in the country and learn firsthand the experiences of people in this country.

Zito is also the author of "The Great Revolt: Inside the Populist Coalition Reshaping American Politics" and "It's Complicated: How Our Nation Is Coming Together and Falling Apart." Her latest, "Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland," is due to be published in 2026.

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Salena Zito Videos

Salena Zito: 2024 Election May Be Decided By "Anybody But" Voters
Salena Zito at the 2020 ALEC Annual Meeting - YouTube
9/1: David Nakamura, Salena Zito, Sahil Kapur, Shane Harris

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Salena Zito is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Business Growth, Leadership and Political.

Where does Salena Zito travel from?

Salena Zito generally travels from Pittsburgh, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Salena Zito is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalism, Business Growth and Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Salena Zito generally travels from Pittsburgh, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nia-Malika Henderson, Norman Ornstein and Robert Costa. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Salena Zito for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/04/2025.

Salena Zito Videos

Salena Zito: 2024 Election May Be Decided By "Anybody But" Voters
Salena Zito at the 2020 ALEC Annual Meeting - YouTube
9/1: David Nakamura, Salena Zito, Sahil Kapur, Shane Harris
Salena Zito, National Political Reporter
Salena Zito 6.1.18
  • How do I book Salena Zito to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Salena Zito for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Salena Zito, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Salena Zito or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Salena Zito for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Salena Zito, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Salena Zito, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Salena Zito speak about?

    Salena Zito is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Business Growth, Leadership and Political.
  • Where does Salena Zito travel from?

    Salena Zito generally travels from Pittsburgh, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Salena Zito?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Salena Zito for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Salena Zito for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Salena Zito or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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