In Depth

Joel Brown, CBS Newspath Correspondent

Background: Mr. Brown got his professional start early.

TV News Talent

While a student at Howard University, he was an anchor-reporter at Howard’s WHUT-TV. In 2000, he received the Radio-Television News Directors Association’s Ed Bradley Award for Excellence in Student Journalism. After a short stint as a researcher and assistant at ABC News’ “20/20” and “Primetime,” he headed for KETK-TV in Tyler, Texas, where he produced the late-night weekend newscasts, and later reported and co-anchored the evening newscast. Three years later, he was hired as a reporter for high-energy WSVN-TV in Miami. During his three years there, his big stories included the Terri Schiavo right-to-die case and the historically busy 2005 hurricane season. CBS Newspath hired him a year ago and based him in Washington, D.C.

Buzz: His has been a fast TV trajectory that has had him covering the presidential transition and is about to find CBS News making more use of him. Mr. Brown’s got the attitude, work ethic and skills for so much more. Ask anyone who’s seen his work on the pre-dawn “CBS Morning News.”

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kevin

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I hope he man up

Vanessa

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Great piece. Joel presents as an intelligent, calm, cool and knowledgeable journalist. He's a rising star and a great male role model for young men around the country. We are all very proud of his accomplishments personally and professionally. Keep up the good work, Joel.

joe reaves

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I worked with Joel at KETK. CBS is very fortunate to have snagged him. A number one guy and an ace reporter.

Damita

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I have watched Joel Brown on channel 9 and I think he is doing a fantastic job. He always appears sharp, well dressed and knowledgable in his reporting.
We are very proud to know, love and respect him
as he climbs the ladder to become a great journalist.

Marc and Robin Quann

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We are so proud!

B. Perry

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I have watched Joel metamorphosis into a reputable young professional.It's a pleasure to watch him exemplify those sundry qualities that he possesses. May God continue to keep him!

Netta

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Joel is really on top of his game. It's really nice to see a sharp, bright, and younger face in the major network news circut. But I have a question, and it's killing me. Is he related to Bobby Brown in any way? OMG Joel looks like the well/mild mannered..educated..handsome..clean cut..positive..brother of the singer Bobby Brown or a close relative. I mean..really, look at an old picture of Bobby Brown, it has to be an old picture because thats when he used to look good, and then look at Joel as he is doing the news. OMG!!! They look a like to me! Please reply, anyone?

Debbie Kirkland-Waffer

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I just saw Joel doing a great piece on the news and remembered that he worked here in Tyler, Texas. I am so incredibly proud of him. He is a gleaming example of "hard work" paying off. It makes me feel really good to see an individual climb the ladder of success. I know and realize that getting to such a pinnacle in his career couldn't have been very easy. Therefore, I salute you JOEL BROWN for being the great professional you are in the journalism arena! May God continue to keep you and catapult you to even greater things to come!

Signed: (Former radio news reporter)

Debbie Kirkland-waffer

Azalea

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You don't know this man 'til you've had to share a desk near him in the newsroom. All I can say is 'JB, S the F~Up!'

Miss ya")

I live in the Azalea,
Can I tell ya'?
I like the money, the OPP...oh baby! Come to BigA N C ME!