George Howell (journalist)
George Howell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Amarillo,Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin |
| Occupation(s) | Television reporter, newscaster |
| Known for | News Anchor for CNN |
| Spouse | Kristian Howell |
George Howell is an American journalist. He is the former anchor of CNN International's CNN Newsroom.[1] He also reported for the network's weekday morning television show New Day.[2]
Background
[edit]Howell's family moved to Austin when he was a child.[3] After finishing secondary education at Stephen F. Austin High School, he then attended the University of Texas at Austin where he completed a Bachelor of Journalism degree in 1999.[4] During this period he was selected as a finalist in a national competition for excellence in journalism by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.[4]
Career
[edit]In 1999, he started working as a news reporter for KREM-TV2, a CBS affiliate in Spokane, Washington. He later joined KXAN-TV 36, KCTS Television, and the Seattle-based KOMO-TV 4, KIRO-TV 7.[4] He later joined the Atlanta-based WSB-TV 2, an ABC affiliate.[1]
In 2013, Howell was hired by CNN as a news reporter along with Alina Machado, who also came from WSB, and Pamela Brown.[5] He was first assigned as a national correspondent in CNN's Chicago bureau[citation needed]
The New York Association of Black Journalists and the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists have recognized Howell for his work as a journalist.[6][1] In 2015, he was awarded the Native Star Award by the Greater Austin Black Chamber.[3] Howell also earned several Emmy nominations.[7][1]
On February 29, 2020, Howell announced he was leaving CNN.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "CNN Profiles - George Howell - Anchor". CNN. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
- ^ "5 Things to Know for Your New Day – Wednesday, October 9". Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
- ^ a b "George Howell honored". CNN Commentary. 2015-04-18. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
- ^ a b c "George Howell". UNICEF USA. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
- ^ Byers, Dylan. "CNN hires 3 new reporters". POLITICO. Retrieved 2019-12-29.
- ^ "CNN Adds Correspondents Pamela Brown, George Howell & Alina Machado". Deadline. 2013-03-18. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
- ^ "Nominees for the 39th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards Announced" (PDF). Emmy Online. July 26, 2018. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- ^ "@georgekhowell" on Twitter