Jane Pauley is an American television journalist and author, best known for her work on the NBC program Today and as a co-anchor on Dateline NBC. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to journalism, including multiple Emmy Awards. In addition to her television career, Pauley has written several books, including her memoir, Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue. She is also known for her advocacy work related to mental health, particularly after publicly discussing her own experiences with bipolar disorder.