Sharyn Alfonsi is a prominent American broadcast journalist best known as a correspondent and co-anchor for CBS News's flagship newsmagazine program '60 Minutes.' She has built a distinguished career in television journalism spanning over two decades, covering major national and international stories across politics, business, health, and culture. Her reporting is known for its depth, accountability focus, and access to high-profile subjects. Alfonsi joined CBS News in 2011 after previously serving as a correspondent and anchor at ABC News, where she covered breaking news and contributed to programs including 'Good Morning America' and 'World News.' Her transition to '60 Minutes' elevated her profile significantly, where she has produced and reported numerous award-winning investigative segments. It is important to note that Sharyn Alfonsi does not have a known professional background or presence in the advertising technology (AdTech) industry. This profile cannot be accurately completed in the context of AdTech, and fabricating such a connection would be misleading.
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Bio
Sharyn Alfonsi is a prominent American broadcast journalist best known as a correspondent and co-anchor for CBS News's flagship newsmagazine program '60 Minutes.' She has built a distinguished career in television journalism spanning over two decades, covering major national and international stories across politics, business, health, and culture. Her reporting is known for its depth, accountability focus, and access to high-profile subjects. Alfonsi joined CBS News in 2011 after previously serving as a correspondent and anchor at ABC News, where she covered breaking news and contributed to programs including 'Good Morning America' and 'World News.' Her transition to '60 Minutes' elevated her profile significantly, where she has produced and reported numerous award-winning investigative segments. It is important to note that Sharyn Alfonsi does not have a known professional background or presence in the advertising technology (AdTech) industry. This profile cannot be accurately completed in the context of AdTech, and fabricating such a connection would be misleading.
Career
Correspondent / Anchor
ABC News · 2003-2011
Correspondent
CBS News · 2011-2013
Expertise & education
Expertise
Education
- B.A., Journalism, University of Southern Mississippi
Speaking topics
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Long-tenured correspondent and co-anchor at CBS News '60 Minutes'
- Multiple Emmy Award-winning investigative reports
- Covered major breaking news events at ABC News including 9/11 aftermath and Hurricane Katrina