Emily Austin (journalist)
Emily Austin | |
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_cropping.jpg) Austin in October 2023 | |
| Born | 2001 or 2002 (age 23–24) United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Hofstra University |
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Emily Austin (born 2001 or 2002) is an American journalist, social media influencer, model, actress, and independent NBA broadcaster.[1]
Early life
Born 2001 or 2002 in the United States to Israeli parents,[1] she grew up on Long Island, NY.[2][3] She went to Hofstra University, NY to study journalism.[3][4][5] She has been visiting Israel since her growing years, and follows Jewish traditions such as Kosher and Sabbath.[3][4]
Career
Sports journalism
Originally planning to study medicine,[citation needed] Austin began interviewing athletes on Instagram during the COVID-19 pandemic on a show she started called Daily Vibes with Emily Austin.[3][6][7] This led her to working at MTV on Music Lives On. She also worked for Sports Illustrated as a host at NFL and boxing events.[5][6]
In 2023, Austin started an NBA podcast called The Hoop Chat w/ Emily Austin which features NBA players[8][9][6] such as Josh Giddey,[10] Grant Williams,[11] Mitchell Robinson,[citation needed] Immanuel Quickley,[citation needed] Jalen Brunson[7] and Chet Holmgren.[4]
Other work
Austin was a judge at the Miss Universe 2022.[4][5] She joined the Israeli mission to the UN where she handles English communications and public relations.[1][12] Austin has written for publications such as Newsweek.[13] She has appeared several times as a panelist on the Fox News program Gutfeld!. [14]
References
- ^ a b c "Emily Austin: The Jewish influencer who joined Israel's UN mission". i24 News. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "Emily Austin: Sports Broadcaster, Influencer and Proud Jew". Aish. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Hewlett Harbor's Emily Austin dives into sports journalism". Long Island Herald. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Why an intern at Israel's Mission to the UN judged this week's Miss Universe pageant". Times of Israel. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ a b c "Emily Austin on Becoming a Sports Reporter at 18, Handling Antisemitism on Social Media". Jewish Journal. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ a b c "Sports journalist Emily Austin brings her 'A game' in defense of Israel". JNS. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ a b "'Israel Is Part of Who I Am': College Student and Activist Emily Austin Discusses Antisemitism, the NBA, and Jewish Identity". Algemeiner. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "Emily Austin launching new NBA-based podcast". Clutch Points. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "NBA expert Emily Austin talks Damian Lillard, James Harden and other offseason storylines". Fox News. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "Josh Giddey talks about his TikTok fame, lists favorite NBA players to follow on platform". Thunderwire. Retrieved 27 September 2023 – via Yahoo Finance.
- ^ "'No Beef!' Dallas Mavs' Grant Williams On Boston Celtics Relationship With Deuce Tatum". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ "Jewish influencer lands media consultant role at Israel's UN mission". YNet News. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "My Recent Hardships in Being a Jewish and Zionist Activist". Newsweek. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "Gutfeld FOX News September 15, 2023". Retrieved 5 December 2023.