Ann Curry, the veteran journalist, has had an illustrious career in the field of journalism. Despite facing some setbacks in recent years, she continues to make an impact.
Curry started her broadcasting career in 1978 as an intern at an NBC affiliate in Oregon. She quickly proved herself and became the station’s first female news reporter. Afterward, she moved to Portland and later to Los Angeles, working as an anchor and reporter for various news outlets. During her time in Los Angeles, Curry won two Emmy Awards for her exceptional work.
In 1990, Curry joined NBC News and began as a correspondent in Chicago. She then became an anchor on the morning show “NBC News at Sunrise” and occasionally filled in for Matt Lauer on “Today.” In 1997, she was promoted to news anchor on “Today” and held the position until 2011. Curry’s expertise and dedication also led her to become the co-anchor of Dateline NBC in 2005 and the main substitute on NBC Nightly News from 2005 to 2011.
However, in June 2012, Curry’s departure from “Today” was sudden and emotional. The reasons behind her leaving remain unclear. Although she left the morning show, Curry stayed with NBC News until January 2015.
Following her 25-year career with NBC News, Curry continued to make contributions in the field of journalism. She founded a multi-platform media company and produced the PBS series “We’ll Meet Again.” Curry also gave a TED Talk about restoring trust in journalism and hosted TNT’s “Chasing the Cure.” Her remarkable work earned her the Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award from Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication in 2022. The university recognized her efforts in covering human suffering in war zones and natural disasters.
Recently, Curry sat down for an interview with Min Jin Lee, the author of “Pachinko,” for PBS Arts Talk. While Curry has been relatively inactive on social media, she made a brief return to share a wintry photo and wish everyone a safe and cozy day.
Ann Curry’s career has been filled with accomplishments, and though she may have faced challenges along the way, her dedication to journalism remains unwavering.
