Sharyl Attkisson

Sharyl Attkisson

Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award-Winning Investigative Journalist, NYT Bestselling Author, TV Host

Sharyl Attkisson Biography

Sharyl Attkisson is an Emmy award-winning investigative journalist, host of Sinclair’s Sunday morning national TV news program "Full Measure," and author of the New York Times bestsellers: "The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think and How You Vote" and "Stonewalled." She is also the author of "Slanted: How the media taught us to love censorship and hate journalism."

Attkisson was a correspondent for CBS News from 1993-2014. Before joining CBS, she was an anchor and correspondent for CNN (1990-1993). From 1996-2001, in addition to her CBS News duties, Attkisson hosted a half-hour weekly medical news magazine on PBS entitled "HealthWeek."

Prior to working on the national news, Attkisson was a reporter, anchor, and/or producer at WTVT Tampa (1986-1990), WBNS Columbus, Ohio (1985-1986), and WTVX Ft. Pierce (1982-1985).

Apart from her journalism career, Attkisson is a fifth degree black belt master in TaeKwonDo. She has delivered two popular TEDx talks: "Is Fake News Real?" (2017) and "Astroturf and Manipulation of Media Messages" (2015), which have attracted a combined 3.4 million views online. Attkisson’s investigative prowess has earned her five Emmy Awards, including one for Outstanding Investigative Journalism for her reporting on "The Business of Congress" in 2013, and other significant recognitions such as the Edward R. Murrow award.

Attkisson attended the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications where she worked as a reporter at WUFT-TV and WRUF radio. Attkisson served on the University’s Journalism College Advisory Council (1993-1997) and was chairman in 1996. In 1997, she received the University of Florida’s Alumnae of Outstanding Achievement Award. She co-authored the college textbook: "Writing Right for Broadcast and Internet News."

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Sharyl Attkisson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalism, Authors and News & Media. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Sharyl Attkisson generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michelle Miller, Amara Walker and Nia-Malika Henderson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sharyl Attkisson for an upcoming event.

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  • You were easy to work with. We managed to set up an advance phone call to go over the intent of the event and the audience with Sharyl, which was helpful to her and us.
    Virginia Military Institute - Nov 02 2017

  • How do I book Sharyl Attkisson to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Sharyl Attkisson for a speaking engagement?

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  • What topics does Sharyl Attkisson speak about?

    Sharyl Attkisson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Authors, News & Media, Host & Emcee, Television & Film, Internet, Broadcasting, Conservative and Republican.
  • Where does Sharyl Attkisson travel from?

    Sharyl Attkisson generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Sharyl Attkisson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sharyl Attkisson 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 Sharyl Attkisson 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 Sharyl Attkisson 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?

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