Media Moves

Morales appointed correspondent at CBS News

October 20, 2022

Posted by Mariam Ahmed

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Natalie Morales

Award-winning journalist and anchor Natalie Morales has been named a correspondent for CBS News, including true crime series 48 HOURS, beginning Nov. 1, it was announced by Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations. Morales continues to host CBS’ Daytime Emmy-winning series THE TALK.

Before joining CBS in 2021, Morales was the west coast anchor of “Today,” a correspondent for “Dateline NBC” and the anchor of “Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales,” a series presented by Reelz. Previously, she was host of “Access,” co-host of “Access Live” and was news anchor of “Today,” where she co-hosted the third hour. She joined “Today” in 2006 as a national correspondent, reporting for all of NBC News’ platforms including “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” and MSNBC.

Morales’ work has been honored with three Daytime Emmy Awards as part of “Today’s” recognition as best morning news program. She’s also earned a Robert F. Kennedy Award, three Gracie Awards and a National Headliner Award.

She graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and Latin American studies and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

 

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