Amara Walker
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Emmy Award-winning network TV News Anchor with extensive experience delivering live global breaking news coverage on pressing issues such as world conflicts, terror attacks, coups d'état, and natural disasters. Recognized for exceptional crisis management and communication skills in high-pressure environments, and commitment to journalistic integrity and accuracy. Unique experience with decision-making under tight deadlines, analyzing complex information and diverse viewpoints, delivering information with sensitivity to a given audience, and critical thinking while conducting interviews with influential figures including former presidents, business leaders, and celebrities. Highly regarded for empathic and adaptable leadership style and fostering strong relationships locally and globally.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
News Anchor & Correspondent
CNN U.S.
Atlanta, USA
08.2019 - Current
- Helmed global news coverage as co-anchor of "CNN This Morning"
- Managed sensitive, fluid news situations including natural disasters, school shootings, and political events on live television; and conducted live interviews
- Led team of writers and producers in editorial decisions, booking interviews, and shaping news of the day
News Anchor
CNN International
Atlanta, USA
12.2013 - 02.2025
- Anchored the live, daily news program “CNN Today” 5 -8 p.m., and CNN Newsroom with Amara Walker, reaching nearly 350 million households worldwide.
News Anchor
CNN, AC360
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Anchored “News Bulletin” for Anderson Cooper’s “AC360” nightly
News Anchor & Reporter
FOX News Chicago (WFLD-TV)
Chicago, USA
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Presented live reports from Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign headquarters.
News Anchor Fill-in
MSNBC/NBC News
New York, NY
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Anchored MSBNC's "First Look", and NBC"s "Early Today" show, as needed
News Anchor & Reporter
NBC Miami, (WTVJ-TV)
Miami, USA
08.2005 - 06.2012
Adjunct Professor, TV News Writing and Reporting
Florida Memorial University
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Taught first and second year students TV news writing, grammar, research, and presentation techniques.
Education
MBA -
Boston University
05-2027
B.A. - Political Science
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2023
B.A. - Broadcast Journalism
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2003
Skills
- Highly skilled crisis communicator with 20 years working in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- Adept at swift decision-making and maintaining calm during unexpected and chaotic situations
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a unique ability to adapt to sensitive situations and engage people of all backgrounds
- Critical thinker who constructively challenges norms
- Adept at analyzing complex information, and presenting it in a concise and coherent manner to resonate with a broad audience
- Engaging public speaker and accomplished published writer (links available upon request)
Languages
Korean
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
Emmy Award: Outstanding Breaking News Coverage: Israel-Hamas War 2023-2024
Emmy Nomination: Outstanding Breaking News Coverage: Manchester Concert Attack. 2017-2018
Public Speaking Experience
- Celebrity Champion, Alzheimer's Association: Among a group of celebrities in entertainment and sports participating in national campaigns to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association
- Keynote Speaker, 2023 AIM Advocacy Forum: Motivational event addressing 900 advocates in Washington, D.C, before their meetings with Congress to advocate for Medicare coverage for Alzheimer’s treatments
- United Nations Host and Moderator, HM Queen Silvia's Childhood Foundation: Moderated a high-level meeting at UN Headquarters with Queen Silvia and world leaders to discuss strategies to end violence against children by 2030.
Timeline
News Anchor & Correspondent
CNN U.S.
08.2019 - Current
News Anchor
CNN, AC360
07.2014 - 11.2016
News Anchor
CNN International
12.2013 - 02.2025
News Anchor & Reporter
FOX News Chicago (WFLD-TV)
06.2012 - 12.2013
Adjunct Professor, TV News Writing and Reporting
Florida Memorial University
09.2010 - 05.2011
News Anchor Fill-in
MSNBC/NBC News
06.2008 - 06.2012
News Anchor & Reporter
NBC Miami, (WTVJ-TV)
08.2005 - 06.2012
MBA -
Boston University
B.A. - Political Science
University of Southern California
B.A. - Broadcast Journalism
University of Southern California
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