David Schechter | |
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 Schechter in Mauna Loa, Hawaii (2022) | |
| Born | February 16, 1971 |
| Education | University of Michigan (BA) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | CBS News |
| Known for | Climate change journalism |
| Television | On the Dot with David Schechter |
| Honours | du-Pont Colombia Award |
David Merrill Schechter (born February 16, 1971) is an American journalist and CBS's National Climate Correspondent, reporting on the global risks of climate change. Schechter previously worked as a local news reporter in Dallas, Minneapolis, Dubuque, Youngstown, and Kansas City. Schechter has won three Edward R. Murrow Awards[1] for documentary, three Scripps Howard National Journalism Awards,[2] the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Political Reporting,[3] as well as a Alfred duPont-Columbia University Award,[4] which is regarded as the broadcast version of a Pulitzer Prize. Schechter is a patented inventor.[5]
- ^ "WFAA wins 6 regional Murrow Awards, including top honors in Overall Excellence and Breaking News Coverage categories". wfaa.com. 2022-05-17. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ McCarter, Rebecca (2020-03-03). "The Winners Of The 67th Scripps Howard Awards Announced". Scripps. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "David Schechter - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2023-09-19. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "WFAA wins duPont-Columbia Award, broadcast equivalent of Pulitzer Prize, for reporting on climate change". wfaa.com. 2021-02-09. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ US patent 9569467B1