Profile for Dan Jaehnig

Anchorman, Reporter at NBC 10

Dan Jaehnig is a six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist who brings experience and energy to NBC 10 and every story he reports.

Dan anchors NBC 10 News at 5 and NBC 10 News at 7, which premiered in September 2010 and has become a ratings success story. He added co-anchoring duties for NBC 10 News at 11 in February 2012.

Dan also reports on Southern New England's biggest stories during the day and is known for his field anchoring during breaking news and big news events. Dan is also the main fill-in anchor for NBC 10 News at 6 and NBC 10 News Sunrise.

Dan rejoined NBC 10 in 2008 after spending five years as the weekend anchor at WFXT in Boston. While at WFXT, Dan received two Emmys for Best Reporter and two Emmys for Breaking News Coverage. He also received Emmys for News Writing and his investigative series on prostitution.

Dan first worked at NBC 10 from 1998 to 2002 and was at the scene of some of the biggest local and national stories. He is remembered for his extensive reporting on JFK Jr.'s plane crash, the crash of Egypt Air Flight 990 and Operation Plunder Dome. He has covered stories from Washington DC to Ireland and flown with the Blue Angels. Dan's "Village of the Day" stories remain a viewer favorite. Dan's storytelling and passion shine through on each story.

Dan volunteers his time for local organizations like the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center and the Citizens Bank Champions in Action program. He speaks at schools and colleges across the region about his profession.

Once a week he returns to the neighborhood where he grew up and volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program.

A graduate of Suffolk University, he received the University's Outstanding Alumni award in 2004.

Dan is married and has twin daughters. He enjoys coaching his daughters' teams and spending time with his family. He also likes the outdoors and is an avid runner.