Lisa Sylvester
News Anchor
- Role
- News Anchor at Wpxi-Tv
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lisa Sylvester
Veteran network news journalist and communications specialist, A natural team leader and connector. On-air experience in local broadcast and national television. Recognized in the industry for outstanding work. Expertise in: o Developing high-impact content for television, radio and digital platforms o Finding creative solutions under deadline, o Connecting to internal and external audiences, o Use of social media to elevate brand awareness. 2021 Mid-Atlantic Region Emmy Winner, Best Anchor 2021 Golden Quill Award Winner \"Pittsburgh\'s Underground Railroad\" 2018 Mid-Atlantic Region Emmy Winner Spot News -Anchor 2018 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, Excellence in Broadcasting, Breaking News 2017 Mid-Atlantic Region Emmy Winner Best Evening Newscast- Anchor 2017 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, Excellence in Broadcasting, Breaking News 2015 Robert Vann Award of Excellence for Sports Reporting; 2013 Deadline Club Award for CNN series #FamilySolutions, Business Emmy “Exporting America.” Network shared Peabody Award for 2008 Presidential Coverage; Network shared Peabody for ABC coverage of 9/11 attacks
Experience
News Anchor
Jan 2013 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Anchor 6pm, 10pm and 11pm newscasts on NBC-affiliate station.Highlights:2018 Mid-Atlantic Region Emmy Winner Spot News-Anchor2017 Mid-Atlantic Region Emmy Winner - Best Evening Newscast- Anchor2018 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters \"Excellence in Broadcasting\" Breaking News2017 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters \"Excellence in Broadcasting\" Breaking News2016 Mid-Atlantic Region Emmy Winner - Team Coverage -Anchor2016 Mid-Atlantic Region Emmy Winner- Spot News- Anchor2016 Golden Quill Award Winner - Sports Reporting2016 Pennsylvania Black Media Federation Robert Vann Award Sports Feature
Education
Northwestern University
Master of Science (MS), Journalism
Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Economics
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