Steve Pickett facts for kids

Steve Pickett (born around 1961) is an American broadcast journalist. He is famous for his work reporting the news on TV. He has won special awards for his reporting, including an Emmy Award.

Who is Steve Pickett?

Steve Pickett is a well-known journalist. He reports the news and also works as an anchorman. This means he presents the news on television. He has worked for big TV networks like NBC and CBS.

Early Life and Education

Steve Pickett finished high school in 1979. He went to John Marshall High School. This was an important step for him to start his career in journalism.

His Career in News

Steve Pickett began his career as a news reporter. He worked for a TV station called KGW in Portland, Oregon. This station is connected to the NBC network.

Later, he moved to Texas. He became a reporter and anchorman for KTVT. This station is owned by CBS. It serves the big cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.

Awards and Recognition

Steve Pickett has won many important awards for his reporting.

• He received the Dallas Press Club Award. This was for his coverage of Hurricane Katrina.
• He also won an Emmy Award. This award was for his reporting on the War in Iraq.

He has also been recognized by other groups. These include the National Association of Black Journalists. He was also honored by the Poynter Institute. The University of Oklahoma Black Alumni Society has also recognized his work.