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KJ Matthews
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Journalist and Producer, Freelance
Los Angeles
Beats
Biography
K.J. Matthews is a veteran journalist who’s worked in the broadcast news business for nearly two decades. She started her career working as a reporter and producer for CBS, ABC, and FOX-TV affiliates nationwide. While criss-crossing the country she wrote, produced, and reported on the historic vice presidential debate, landmark court cases, post 9/11 safety, and many other milestone events. Her most notable work was seen on CNN, where she covered the media and entertainment landscapes for a decade. Her TV, film, and music reports regularly appeared on CNN, CNN International, HLNtv, and CNN Digital networks on the following shows: AC 360, The Situation Room, New Day, CNN Tonight with Don Lemon, Erin Burnett OutFront, Larry King Live, the Nancy Grace Show, and Morning Express with Robin Meade. She was part of a team that won a Peabody Award. She was also one of the field producers of CNN’s award winning special, CNN Heroes: An All-star Tribute K.J. has also worked for the Emmy Award-winning show, Extra. Currently, she’s a freelance entertainment news contributor to BBC World Service Radio, BBC News Channel TV, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Scotland, Sky News TV UK, and Germany’s DW English Network. The Los Angeles native has a Bachelor’s Degree from UCLA, and a Master’s Degree from New York University in Broadcast Journalism.
Music , Film , Tv , Media , Entertainment
Health, Politics, International Affairs,
Content
Company Info
Freelance
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States