Jason Carroll (journalist) facts for kids

Jason Frederick Carroll is an American journalist. He works as a national correspondent for CNN, which is a well-known cable news television channel. This means he reports on important news stories from all over the country.

Early Life and School

Jason Carroll grew up in a place called Westlake, which is in California. After high school, he went to the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. There, he earned a degree in literature and creative writing.

His Career in News

Before he became a journalist, Jason Carroll was actually scouted as a model right after high school!

His journey into news began while he was still at university. He worked as an intern at KGET-TV in Bakersfield, California. An intern is like a helper who learns on the job. He also interned for a famous news show called 60 Minutes.

After university, he worked as a reporter for CBS2 in Los Angeles. Later, he moved to New York to join CNN.

Reporting for CNN

Since joining CNN, Jason Carroll has covered many important events. He reports on both political news and big breaking stories. Breaking news means something important is happening right now.

He has reported on:

• Presidential elections in 2016 and 2020. These are when people vote for the leader of the country.
• Major conflicts, like the wars in Ukraine and Afghanistan.
• The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
• The powerful earthquake in Haiti.
• Big hurricanes, such as Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy. Hurricanes are huge storms with strong winds and heavy rain.

Awards for His Work

Jason Carroll has won many awards for his excellent reporting. Some of these include an Emmy Award and the Edward R. Murrow Award. These awards show that his work is recognized as some of the best in journalism.

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