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Revision as of 00:17, 26 December 2009
Abilio James Acosta (born April 1971), known professionally as Jim Acosta, is a Washington, D.C.-based correspondent for CNN's American Morning program.
Early life and education
Acosta earned a bachelor's degree in mass communication (with a minor in political science) in 1993 from James Madison University.[1][2] While in school, Acosta volunteered for WXJM, the student-run radio station, and also worked as a reporter at WSVA, a local radio station.
Professional career
Acosta began his professional career in radio. His first job was with WMAL-AM in Washington, D.C.. In 1994, Acosta left WMAL and entered television, joining WTTG-TV as a desk assistant. In 1995, Acosta moved in front of the camera, becoming a reporter and substitute anchor at WBIR-TV in Knoxville, Tennessee. He remained in that job until 1998. From 1998 until 2000, Acosta worked as a reporter for KTVT-TV in Dallas. From 2000 until 2001, Acosta was a reporter for WBBM-TV in Chicago. From 2001 until 2003, Acosta worked as a correspondent for CBS News' Newspath service, based both in Dallas and Chicago. From February 2003 until March 2007, Acosta was a correspondent for CBS News and was based first in New York and then in Atlanta. In April 2007, Acosta joined CNN.[3][4]
Personal
Acosta and his wife, Sharon Mobley Stow, live in New York City.[5]