Seth Doane facts for kids
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Seth Wiley Doane
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Doane accepting Peabody Award in 2005
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| Occupation | Broadcast journalist |
| Spouse(s) | Andrea Pastorelli |
Seth Doane is an American television journalist. He works for CBS News, a big news company. He is known for reporting on important stories from all over the world.
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Seth Doane's Journalism Career
Seth Doane is a reporter for CBS News. He won a special award called a Peabody Award for his work. In 2020, he became a correspondent for 60 in 6. This is a new online show from 60 Minutes. Bill Owens, who produces 60 Minutes, said Seth has covered many important stories.
Seth was also a regular reporter for CBS Sunday Morning. This show is known for its interesting stories. In 2020, he officially became a correspondent for them too. Rand Morrison, the producer of CBS Sunday Morning, said Seth is a great fit. He said Seth's reports are smart and sensitive.
In 2020, Seth was part of a team that won a News Emmy Award. They won for a special show called "A Sunday Morning In Florence." This show was filmed in Florence, Italy. Seth, who lives in Rome, contributed three stories to this award-winning broadcast.
Early Reporting Jobs
Seth Doane started his career in New York City. He worked at WNYW, a local TV station, as a field producer. This means he helped set up stories outside the studio.
After that, he became a news anchor for Channel One News. This TV network was made for high school students. Channel One sent him to many countries to cover news. He reported from places like San Salvador, Indonesia, Iran, Afghanistan, and the Sudan.
In 2006, CNN hired Seth as a special video news correspondent. He reported from South Asia, including India. He stayed with CNN, based in New Delhi, until 2007.
Reporting for CBS News
In 2007, Seth Doane joined CBS News. He became a national correspondent, covering news within the United States. In 2008, he reported on how the economy affected people. This series was called "The Other America." He also often reported for CBS News Sunday Morning.
From 2013 to 2016, Seth was based in Beijing, China. From there, he covered news and events across Asia for CBS News. Since 2016, he has been based in Rome, Italy. From Rome, he reports on news from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
In March 2020, Seth Doane tested positive for COVID-19. He was one of the first news reporters to share this publicly. He told Gayle King on CBS This Morning that he wanted to help people understand the virus. He hoped to reduce fear and help people know the symptoms.
Seth Doane's Childhood and Family
Seth Doane grew up in a family that had lived in Cape Cod for many generations. This was shared in a CBS story about his father, Paul Doane. His father was a Republican State Senator. He represented "Cape Cod and the Islands" in Massachusetts. The story also talked about his father's hobby, which was fishing for oysters in Wellfleet.
