Bill Whitaker
Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award-Winning TV Correspondent; Known for CBS's "60 Minutes"; His Stories Highlight the Death Penalty, Race Relations & the U.S.'s Heroin Epidemic
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Bill Whitaker Biography
Bill Whitaker started his career in the media industry at CBS News, where he worked as a correspondent for the esteemed program "60 Minutes." His role at CBS News allowed him to work with other prominent figures in the industry such as Lesley Stahl and Anderson Cooper. Whitaker's work as a correspondent has seen him delve into various categories including African-American journalists and television personalities. His coverage and reporting have not only established him as a key figure in the industry but also highlighted his significant presence in the media.
In addition to his work as a correspondent, Whitaker has had the opportunity to guest-host the popular game show "Jeopardy!" from May 3–14, 2021. His professional engagements are primarily located in major cities like Philadelphia and Los Angeles, indicating his influence and activity in key media markets. Throughout his career, Whitaker has demonstrated a unique ability to communicate effectively and engage audiences, making him a notable figure in the media industry.
Domestically, his stories have provided keen insights into the hot-button issue of race and policing in America with his reports from Cleveland, Chicago and most recently, Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he got the news-making first interview with the city police officer accused of manslaughter for shooting an unarmed black man. His stories have also drawn attention to death penalty issues in the U.S. and America's heroin epidemic. Whitaker has chronicled the epic battle to capture and hold Mexico's infamous drug lord Joaquin "el Chapo" Guzman, gaining rare access to investigations on both sides of the border.
Before joining 60 Minutes, Whitaker covered virtually all of the major news stories in the West since he was posted to Los Angeles in 1992, reporting regularly for the CBS Evening News and other CBS News broadcasts. He also has worked for Sunday Morning, turning out feature stories and thoughtful profiles, including on Barbra Streisand, Norman Lear and Gladys Knight. One of his most memorable Sunday Morning profiles was of ex-boxer Mike Tyson. He has interviewed First Lady Michelle Obama and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto.
Prior to his assignment to Los Angeles, Whitaker served as CBS News' Tokyo correspondent (1989-92). There, he covered stories throughout Asia, including the pro-democracy uprising in Tiananmen Square, military coup attempts in the Philippines and the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Akihito. He was in Baghdad for the build-up to Desert Storm.
Before that, Whitaker was based in Atlanta (1985-88), where he won an Emmy for his reports on the collapse of Jim and Tammy Bakker's television ministry and covered the 1988 presidential campaign of Michael Dukakis. Whitaker joined CBS News as a reporter in November 1984.
Previously, Whitaker was a correspondent for WBTV-TV, the CBS affiliate in Charlotte, N.C. He began his broadcast journalism career at KQED-TV in San Francisco, where he was a producer, associate producer and researcher/writer.
Whitaker was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 1997. His piece on allowing companies to replace Americans with foreign workers won a Sigma Delta Chi award and another report on the biggest data leak in Swiss banking history won an Emmy.
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Bill Whitaker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalism, Black Heritage and Black History Month. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bill Whitaker for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Bill Whitaker generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Van Jones, Anderson Cooper and Nia-Malika Henderson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bill Whitaker for an upcoming event.
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bill Whitaker for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bill Whitaker, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bill Whitaker or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Bill Whitaker for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Bill Whitaker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bill Whitaker, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Bill Whitaker speak about?
Bill Whitaker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Broadcasting, Public Health, Addiction & Recovery and Health. -
Where does Bill Whitaker travel from?
Bill Whitaker generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Bill Whitaker?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bill Whitaker for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bill Whitaker for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bill Whitaker or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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