Alisyn Camerota
Alisyn Camerota is an American broadcast journalist, author, and former political commentator known for her work at CNN and Fox News.
Alisyn Camerota is an American broadcast journalist, author, and former political commentator. She is known for her work at CNN and Fox News, anchoring programs including New Day, CNN Newsroom, and CNN Tonight. In December 2024, she announced she was leaving CNN after 10 years.
Early life and education
Camerota was born on June 21, 1966, in Bellingham, Washington, United States. She grew up in New Jersey and studied broadcast journalism at American University in Washington, D.C.
Journalism career
She began her career in local television news before joining Fox News in 1998, where she held roles as a correspondent and co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend. She moved to CNN in 2014 and became a prominent anchor, co-anchoring New Day and CNN Newsroom, and later hosting CNN Tonight from 2022 to 2023. She covered major events including the COVID-19 pandemic, the death of George Floyd, and the Parkland school shooting.
Books and writing
Camerota wrote the novel Amanda Wakes Up and later published the memoir Combat Love: A Story of Leaving, Longing, and Searching for Home in 2024.
Public profile and recognition
Her reporting has covered politics, breaking news, and major national tragedies. She has received major journalism honours, including Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Awards. Public sources also note her involvement with media literacy and related advisory work.
Key facts
- Spent about 10 years at CNN, leaving in December 2024.
- Anchored New Day, CNN Newsroom, and CNN Tonight at CNN.
- Previously worked at Fox News as correspondent and co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend.
- Covered major events including the COVID-19 pandemic, the death of George Floyd, and the Parkland school shooting.
- Author of the memoir Combat Love (2024) and the novel Amanda Wakes Up.
Canadian readers may know Camerota through CNN coverage and interviews broadcast in Canada, especially during major U.S. news events. Her work on media literacy and newsroom issues may also be of interest to Canadian journalism audiences.[3][7]
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alisyn_CamerotaSupports: Birth name, birth date, CNN roles, departure from CNN, and career overview.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1569592/bio/Supports: Birthplace, birth date, and spouse.
- New York Moves — https://newyorkmoves.com/cover-story/alisyn-camerota/Supports: Career history at Fox News and CNN, awards, and journalism background.
- CT Insider — https://www.ctinsider.com/living/article/alisyn-camerota-cnn-combat-love-memoir-ct-punk-19379599.phpSupports: Memoir, Connecticut residence context, and career overview.
- People — https://www.people.com/news-anchor-alisyn-camerota-new-book-combat-love-details-harrowing-teen-years-exclusive-11807197Supports: 2024 memoir, childhood background, and leaving CNN in 2024.
- American University — https://www.american.edu/news/a-reporter-shares-her-own-story.cfmSupports: Education, reporting career highlights, and memoir context.