Lisa Myers
American journalist
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Lisa Myers (born Joplin, Missouri) is a retired American journalist. She was the senior investigative correspondent for NBC Nightly News.[1]
Lisa Myers | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
A 1973 graduate of the University of Missouri's Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia, Missouri,[2] she joined NBC in 1981. From 1979 to 1981, Myers was White House correspondent for The Washington Star. From 1977 to 1979, she was a Washington correspondent for the Chicago Sun-Times.[3] She retired from NBC News after 33 years in early 2014.[4]
She lives in Washington, D.C.
Awards
- 2007 Gerald Loeb Award for Television Daily business journalism for "Trophy"[5]
- 2006 George Polk Award
- 2005 Gracie Allen Individual Achievement Award as an Outstanding Correspondent
- 2004 Emmy Award for Business and Financial Reporting
- 2004 Clarion Award
- 2003 Joan Barone Award
