Media Bistro: Zain Verjee Named CNN's State Department Correspondent

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Friday, Nov 03
Zain Verjee Named CNN's State Department Correspondent



CNN's Zain Verjee becomes the network's new State Department correspondent effective immediately, it was announced today by CNN/U.S. President Jon Klein. Verjee, who covered Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's trip through Russia and Asia last month and secured an extensive sit-down interview with her, will provide regular updates on the State Department as well as broader reporting on global affairs that touch the United States.

Verjee, who was born and raised in Kenya and educated in Canada, has reported on international affairs for CNN/U.S., most recently as a contributor to The Situation Room and previously as co-anchor for CNN's Your World Today, the networks international newscast simulcast globally at noon (ET)....

While at CNN International, Verjee covered numerous breaking news and world events, such as the India-Pakistan Agra Summit, the conflict in the Middle East, the trial of former Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic, the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Hajj, the London bombing incidents and the war in Iraq.

Previously, Verjee anchored the prime-time news bulletin and compiled, produced and presented documentaries for the Kenyan Television Network. She also hosted The Third Opinion, a political talk show, and freelanced for the BBC, producing several programs including African Perspectives, a documentary on the de-registration of non-governmental organizations after the U.S. Embassy bombings in East Africa in 1998.

Verjee's journalistic efforts extend beyond the broadcast realm. She recently published Live and On the Air, a children's book exploring the experiences of a young girl who moves from rural Kenya to Nairobi to work as a broadcaster. Verjee also has produced successful radio campaigns spreading awareness of HIV/AIDS, road safety and violence against women. Her community efforts include work with Street Children and with Operation Smile....

http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlDC/television/zain_verjee_named_cnns_state_department_correspondent_46802.asp

[sampsonblk]

1. One of the Good Guys-nt

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[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

2. I like this Zain

Who is she replacing? I can't think who the State Dept Correspondent was.

[DeepModem Mom]

3. Andrea Koppel is the last correspondent I can find...

referenced, but she has moved on to Capitol Hill. Maybe they've been without one?

[montanacowboy]

4. SHE WAS THE ONLY ONE ALLOWED

TO TRAVEL WITH CONDISLEEZIA ON HER RECENT TRIP TO ASIA - WHY? ARE THEY ARE GROOMING HER TO BE THE SLEEZIA'S MOUTHPIECE?