Since joining NBC News, Simmons has had a track record of exclusive and prominent interviews.
He has covered almost every major world story, including Europe's wave of terror attacks, the Trump Russia scandal, the selection of Pope Francis, and the 2016 Summer Olympics, as well as interviews with many world leaders and some of the most recognized figures in Hollywood.

In March 2013, Simmons covered the resignation of Pope Benedict and selection of Pope Francis for Today from Rome.

In February 2014, he covered the 2014 Winter Olympics from Sochi for NBC.

In November 2015, Simmons covered the Paris terror attacks.
Earlier that month, he interviewed Daniel Craig on his final James Bond film, Spectre.

In December 2015, Simmons interviewed Eddie Redmayne and the cast of The Danish Girl to discuss the Oscar buzz surrounding the film.

In March 2016, he covered the Brussels terror attacks for NBC News, appearing on Today, Nightly News and MSNBC.

In May 2016, Simmons interviewed George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Jodie Foster at the Cannes Film Festival for their new film, Money Monster.

In August 2016, he covered the 2016 Summer Olympics from Rio de Janeiro for Today.

In December 2016, Simmons interviewed Tom Hanks and Ron Howard about their film adaptation of Dan Brown's novel, Inferno.

In April 2017, he covered the Stockholm truck attack for Today.

In July 2017, Simmons covered the fiery protests across Hamburg, Germany in response to the G20 Summit held there.
His coverage was intense, reporting while running from a water cannon and streaming on Facebook Live.

On 28 June and 31 July 2017, and on 8–12 January 2018, he co-hosted Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda, filling in for Kathie Lee Gifford.

In August 2017, Simmons covered the Barcelona attacks for Today.

In February 2018, he covered the 2018 Winter Olympics from Pyeongchang for NBC.

In December 2018, Simmons was named Senior International Correspondent for The Today Show on NBC News.
He appears regularly on NBC Nightly News and as a fill-in anchor on MSNBC.
Since joining NBC News, Simmons has had a track record of exclusive and prominent interviews. He has covered almost every major world story, including Europe's wave of terror attacks, the Trump Russia scandal, the selection of Pope Francis, and the 2016 Summer Olympics, as well as interviews with many world leaders and some of the most recognized figures in Hollywood.
In March 2013, Simmons covered the resignation of Pope Benedict and selection of Pope Francis for Today from Rome.
In February 2014, he covered the 2014 Winter Olympics from Sochi for NBC.
In November 2015, Simmons covered the Paris terror attacks. Earlier that month, he interviewed Daniel Craig on his final James Bond film, Spectre.
In December 2015, Simmons interviewed Eddie Redmayne and the cast of The Danish Girl to discuss the Oscar buzz surrounding the film.
In March 2016, he covered the Brussels terror attacks for NBC News, appearing on Today, Nightly News and MSNBC.
In May 2016, Simmons interviewed George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Jodie Foster at the Cannes Film Festival for their new film, Money Monster.
In August 2016, he covered the 2016 Summer Olympics from Rio de Janeiro for Today.
In December 2016, Simmons interviewed Tom Hanks and Ron Howard about their film adaptation of Dan Brown's novel, Inferno.
In April 2017, he covered the Stockholm truck attack for Today.
In July 2017, Simmons covered the fiery protests across Hamburg, Germany in response to the G20 Summit held there. His coverage was intense, reporting while running from a water cannon and streaming on Facebook Live.
On 28 June and 31 July 2017, and on 8–12 January 2018, he co-hosted Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda, filling in for Kathie Lee Gifford.
In August 2017, Simmons covered the Barcelona attacks for Today.
In February 2018, he covered the 2018 Winter Olympics from Pyeongchang for NBC.
In December 2018, Simmons was named Senior International Correspondent for The Today Show on NBC News. He appears regularly on NBC Nightly News and as a fill-in anchor on MSNBC.
Keir Simmons