Carol Marin
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Carol Marin is a television and print journalist based in Chicago, Illinois.
She began her career in 1972 at WBIR-TV in Knoxville, Tennessee
working as a reporter, anchor, and assistant news director.
In 1976, she moved to WSM-TV in Nashville
, where she was instrumental in the investigative reporting that ultimately led to the ouster and indictment of then-Tennessee Governor Ray Blanton
.
In 1978, Marin was hired by the NBC owned and operated station, WMAQ-TV
, in Chicago, where she worked for 19 years.
On 1 May 1997, she resigned her position as 6 and 10 p.m. news anchor in protest of the station's decision to give Jerry Springer
a commentary segment on the evening news program that she anchored; her co-anchor Ron Magers
resigned a few weeks later for the same reason.
Two months later, Marin and producer Don Moseley were hired by CBS News. Marin was both a network correspondent as well as an investigative reporter for WBBM-TV
, the CBS station in Chicago. From 1997–2002, Marin reported for the CBS News programs 60 Minutes
, 60 Minutes II, and Evening News with Dan Rather
.
In 2002 Marin and Moseley left CBS to form an independent documentary company, Marin Corp Productions. They have produced programs for CNN
and New York Times/Discovery Channel
. Marin Corp Productions is housed at DePaul University
.
In 2004 she returned to WMAQ-TV
, where she is the station's political editor. In addition, Marin has been the political columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times
since 2004. In 2006, she also signed on as a contributor to Chicago Tonight
on WTTW
, a public broadcasting
station in Chicago. She often moderates panels on topical subjects and interviews newsmakers.
in 1997 for her body of work.
She and Moseley received another Peabody in 1998 for their documentary on the facially disfigured.
They also received national Emmys in 1989 and 1998, as well as two Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Awards in 1986 and 1998 for their reporting.
Marin has also won the Gracie Award from American Women in Radio & Television in 2002.
She began her career in 1972 at WBIR-TV in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Founded in 1786, Knoxville is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, U.S.A., behind Memphis and Nashville, and is the county seat of Knox County. It is the largest city in East Tennessee, and the second-largest city in the Appalachia region...
working as a reporter, anchor, and assistant news director.
In 1976, she moved to WSM-TV in Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, where she was instrumental in the investigative reporting that ultimately led to the ouster and indictment of then-Tennessee Governor Ray Blanton
Ray Blanton
Leonard Ray Blanton was the 44th Governor of Tennessee from 1975 to 1979. Blanton's administration was rife with corruption.-Early life and Congress:...
.
In 1978, Marin was hired by the NBC owned and operated station, WMAQ-TV
WMAQ-TV
WMAQ-TV, channel 5, is an owned-and-operated television station of the NBC Television Network, located in Chicago, Illinois. WMAQ-TV's main studios and offices are located within the NBC Tower in the Streeterville neighborhood, with an auxiliary street-level studio on the Magnificent Mile at 401...
, in Chicago, where she worked for 19 years.
On 1 May 1997, she resigned her position as 6 and 10 p.m. news anchor in protest of the station's decision to give Jerry Springer
Jerry Springer
Gerald Norman "Jerry" Springer is a British-born American television presenter, best known as host of the tabloid talk show The Jerry Springer Show since its debut in 1991...
a commentary segment on the evening news program that she anchored; her co-anchor Ron Magers
Ron Magers
Ron Magers is a weeknight anchor for WLS-TV, the ABC owned-and-operated station in Chicago, the city's number one station. He currently co-anchors the top-rated 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. broadcasts with Cheryl Burton and Kathy Brock, respectively...
resigned a few weeks later for the same reason.
Two months later, Marin and producer Don Moseley were hired by CBS News. Marin was both a network correspondent as well as an investigative reporter for WBBM-TV
WBBM-TV
WBBM-TV, virtual channel 2 , is the CBS owned-and-operated television station in Chicago, Illinois. WBBM-TV's main studios and offices are located in The Loop section of Chicago, as part of the development at Block 37, and its transmitter is atop the Willis Tower.-History:WBBM-TV traces its history...
, the CBS station in Chicago. From 1997–2002, Marin reported for the CBS News programs 60 Minutes
60 Minutes
60 Minutes is an American television news magazine, which has run on CBS since 1968. The program was created by producer Don Hewitt who set it apart by using a unique style of reporter-centered investigation....
, 60 Minutes II, and Evening News with Dan Rather
Dan Rather
Daniel Irvin "Dan" Rather, Jr. is an American journalist and the former news anchor for the CBS Evening News. He is now managing editor and anchor of the television news magazine Dan Rather Reports on the cable channel HDNet. Rather was anchor of the CBS Evening News for 24 years, from March 9,...
.
In 2002 Marin and Moseley left CBS to form an independent documentary company, Marin Corp Productions. They have produced programs for CNN
CNN
Cable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
and New York Times/Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is an American satellite and cable specialty channel , founded by John Hendricks and distributed by Discovery Communications. It is a publicly traded company run by CEO David Zaslav...
. Marin Corp Productions is housed at DePaul University
DePaul University
DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul...
.
In 2004 she returned to WMAQ-TV
WMAQ-TV
WMAQ-TV, channel 5, is an owned-and-operated television station of the NBC Television Network, located in Chicago, Illinois. WMAQ-TV's main studios and offices are located within the NBC Tower in the Streeterville neighborhood, with an auxiliary street-level studio on the Magnificent Mile at 401...
, where she is the station's political editor. In addition, Marin has been the political columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-Times is an American daily newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois. It is the flagship paper of the Sun-Times Media Group.-History:The Chicago Sun-Times is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the city...
since 2004. In 2006, she also signed on as a contributor to Chicago Tonight
Chicago Tonight
Chicago Tonight is an evening television news program broadcast weeknights on WTTW in Chicago. Chicago Tonight reports primarily on local news and presents features showcasing local artists and events. The show started in 1984 and for 15 years popular Chicago broadcast journalist John Callaway...
on WTTW
WTTW
WTTW channel 11 is one of three Public Broadcasting Service member public television stations serving the Chicago, Illinois market; the others are WYCC and WYIN. WTTW began broadcasting on September 6, 1955 and it is owned and operated by Window to the World Communications, Inc., a not-for-profit...
, a public broadcasting
Public broadcasting
Public broadcasting includes radio, television and other electronic media outlets whose primary mission is public service. Public broadcasters receive funding from diverse sources including license fees, individual contributions, public financing and commercial financing.Public broadcasting may be...
station in Chicago. She often moderates panels on topical subjects and interviews newsmakers.
Awards
Carol Marin received the Peabody AwardPeabody Award
The George Foster Peabody Awards recognize distinguished and meritorious public service by radio and television stations, networks, producing organizations and individuals. In 1939, the National Association of Broadcasters formed a committee to recognize outstanding achievement in radio broadcasting...
in 1997 for her body of work.
She and Moseley received another Peabody in 1998 for their documentary on the facially disfigured.
They also received national Emmys in 1989 and 1998, as well as two Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Awards in 1986 and 1998 for their reporting.
Marin has also won the Gracie Award from American Women in Radio & Television in 2002.
Personal life
- Carol Marin graduated from Palatine High SchoolPalatine High SchoolPalatine High School, or PHS, is a public four-year high school in Township High School District 211. Located at 1111 N. Rohlwing Rd in Palatine, Illinois, United States, a northwest suburb of Chicago...
and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. - Marin is married to World War II historian and author Jonathon Utley, Professor emeritus of the University of TennesseeUniversity of TennesseeThe University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university headquartered at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States...
.