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Carter Evans

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Veteran national broadcast journalist bringing deep expertise in media strategy, crisis response, and executive messaging to the corporate world. Proven ability to craft narratives that resonate, manage communications under pressure, and guide leaders through complex public-facing challenges with confidence and clarity.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

National Correspondent

CBS News
Los Angeles, CA
10.2012 - Current

• Develop, write and present national news stories for broadcast on The CBS Evening News, CBS Mornings, CBS Sunday Morning and the CBS News Stream

• Deliver clear, concise, live reports and breaking news coverage across the country in any conditions including wildfires, hurricanes & civil unrest

• Pitch, produce and present in-depth reports for “Eye on America"

• Fill-in anchor for the CBS Weekend News and CBS News Stream

• Lead and manage a cross-country team of producers, editors, photographers, and sound technicians to meet multiple daily deadlines

• Cultivate contacts and sources

Business Correspondent

CNN
New York, NY
02.2008 - 12.2011

• Write and present daily, live business news reports focusing on IPOs, mergers, and acquisitions from the floor of the NYSE & NASDAQ for CNN & affiliates

• Offer daily U.S. business reports for World Business Today on CNN International

• Deliver comprehensive coverage of “The Great Recession” from the NYSE with stories focusing on the banking crisis and mortgage meltdown

• Helped drive a quadrupling of affiliate viewership for CNN’s business coverage

Business Reporter (Freelance)

CBS Newspath
New York, NY
02.2007 - 02.2008

Write and present daily business news reports for CBS MoneyWatch on national and international CBS affiliates

Reporter

KCBS/KCAL
Los Angeles, CA
09.2003 - 02.2007
  • Gather, write, edit and report live, daily local news stories under immediate deadline pressure

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
05-1998

Skills

MASTER STORYTELLER
Thirty years telling stories people want to watch—with clarity, accuracy, and credibility From executive messaging to press releases and internal comms, I know how to strike the right tone when reputation is on the line

MEDIA RELATIONS POWERHOUSE
I know what journalists want—and how to deliver it With deep-rooted national and regional media connections, I can pitch stories, manage press, and shape coverage

SPOKESPERSON & MEDIA TRAINER
Comfort and ease representing brands on camera or in public forums A trusted voice during live, national breaking news—often in high-stakes environments I can teach anyone how to communicate naturally and effectively

CRISIS EXPERTISE
Years of front-line reporting on disasters and public controversies honed my ability to think fast, stay composed and bring calm to crisis I’ve built trusted relationships with corporate leaders, elected officials, and public figures by knowing how to deliver the right message at the right moment

PROJECT & TEAM LEADER
From live field coverage to network-level production planning, I know how to build, organize, and lead projects and teams with clear goals and complex deadlines

USES TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Skilled in every aspect of media production—from camera, lighting, and audio to digital editing—with a strong understanding of what drives engagement and credibility on social platforms

Accomplishments

• Emmy Award for reporting on CBS Mornings, Outstanding Live News Program 2022

• Edward R. Murrow Award for reporting on The CBS Evening News in 2014

Timeline

National Correspondent

CBS News
10.2012 - Current

Business Correspondent

CNN
02.2008 - 12.2011

Business Reporter (Freelance)

CBS Newspath
02.2007 - 02.2008

Reporter

KCBS/KCAL
09.2003 - 02.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Ithaca College
Carter Evans