Annie Jacobsen is an American investigative journalist and author born on June 28, 1967, in Middletown, Connecticut. She is known for her work in investigative journalism and has been recognized as a 2016 Pulitzer Prize finalist. Jacobsen has had a diverse career spanning print and television media. She served as a contributing editor to the Los Angeles Times Magazine from 2009 to 2012, where she contributed to the publication's investigative reporting. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded into television production, working on several notable projects for major streaming and broadcast networks. Her television work includes producing Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan for Amazon Studios and Clarice for CBS, demonstrating her ability to adapt investigative storytelling to visual media formats.