Craig has been working on Today since August 2018. In 2024, it was announced that he would be taking over from Hoda Kotb on the main show alongside Savannah, while keeping his role on the Third Hour.

Craig Melvin and Al Roker are spreading the word about the importance of donating blood, especially as the country is in need.

TODAY's Craig Melvin has kept a Post-it note since 2008 that has advice from a former colleague given to him in 2008.