Errol Barnett
Errol Barnett | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Errol Christie 3 April 1983 |
| Occupation(s) | Anchor, Reporter |
Errol Barnett (born April 3, 1983) is an anchor and correspondent for CNN International. While initially based at the CNN World Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, since August of 2010 he has been anchoring 'Prism' at the networks production hub in Abu Dhabi. The one-hour news program has focused on the Arab Uprising and other global news. Previously Errol anchored weekend editions of ‘World Report’ and ‘iReport for CNN’, CNNI’s monthly show that reveals the most compelling videos, pictures and stories generated by CNN’s iReporters from all over the world.[1]
CNN International
As the solo anchor of CNNI's 'Prism' Errol covered multiple breaking news events ranging from the dramatic rescue of Chilean Miners to the aftermath of Japan's devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis. 'Prism' was the first CNNI program to detail unrest in Tunisia before it sparked the Jazmine Revolution and subsequent uprisings inEgypt, Libya, Yemen, Bahrain and Syria.Since joining the network in 2008, Barnett has been integral in incorporating social media into CNN’s reporting of many breaking news events including the aftermath of the contested Iran elections; terrorist bombings in Jakarta; deadly Turkish plane crash near Amsterdam; and the offensive between Israel and Gaza in early 2009. Barnett was also part of what was the most viewed streaming-video event in history during President Obama's Inauguration on CNN.com LIVE.
Errol has also been at the forefront of documenting the rise in influence of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, moderating for the International Press Institute on the topic in Vienna, Austria in 2010.[2] Recognized as a “Power 30 Under 30” by Atlanta’s Apex society, Barnett has covered a wide range of stories for CNN including the development of anti-piracy legislation in France and Britain; global reaction to U.S. President Barack Obama winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize and the presidential elections in Israel, Afghanistan and South Africa. His on-air segments are also posted on CNN.com
Background
Errol was born in Milton Keynes, England to Pamela and Michael Christie. He has one older brother, Danny Christie. His mother later married Gary Barnett, a U.S. Air Force sergeant stationed in England and later served in the Gulf War. The family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona in 1993.[3] Errol attended Garden Lakes Elementary School and Westview High School before being hired by Channel One News. During Errol's time in Phoenix, AZ, he was employed by Research International, a market research company, where he held the position of a supervisor.
Channel One
Barnett’s career in journalism started in 2001 at just 18 years of age when the in-school program Channel One News made him their youngest anchor/reporter. In his five years with Channel One, Barnett covered an array of stories including the 2004 Democratic National Convention; the attacks on September 11, 2001; Hurricanes Ivan and Lily; President Bush’s second inauguration; and wildfires in California. Barnett also produced a feature series on heroin use in American suburbs.
Other political coverage included reports from the United Nations when U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell presented flawed intelligence regarding weapons of mass destruction and from the U.S. Capitol during passage of the Homeland Security Act. [4] Barnett received a Telly Award and was chosen as one of Teen People magazine's "20 Teens Who Will Change The World" for his work. He left Channel One News in 2006 after being accepted to UCLA to finish his undergraduate studies. [5]
UCLA and ReelzChannel
Barnett received a bachelor of arts degree in political science with a focus on international relations from UCLA and was a member of the business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi. He was profiled in The Daily Bruin in April, 2007 and graduated June, 2008. While a student at UCLA he worked as a correspondent and host on movie-centric cable network channel ReelzChannel. In July, 2008 Barnett announced on ReelzChannel that he was leaving the network to join CNN International.
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- American television personalities
- British television newsreaders and news presenters
- English expatriates in the United States
- English people of African-American descent
- English people of American descent
- English television personalities
- People from Milton Keynes
- University of California, Los Angeles alumni
- 1983 births
- Living people
- American people of English descent
- Black British television personalities
- CNN people