Errol Barnett
Encyclopedia
Errol Barnett is an anchor and correspondent
for CNN International
. While initially based at the CNN World Headquarters
in Atlanta, Georgia
, since August of 2010 he has been anchoring 'Prism' at the networks production hub in Abu Dhabi. The one-hour news program has focused on the Arab Uprising
and other global news. Previously Errol anchored weekend editions of ‘World Report
’ and ‘iReport for CNN’, CNNI’s monthly show that reveals the most compelling videos, pictures and stories generated by CNN’s iReporters from all over the world.
to the aftermath of Japan's devastating earthquake
, tsunami and nuclear crisis. 'Prism' was the first CNNI program to detail unrest in Tunisia before it sparked a revolution
there and similar uprisings in Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Bahrain and Syria.
Since joining the network in 2008, Barnett has been integral in incorporating social media
into CNN’s reporting of many other breaking news
events including the aftermath of the contested Iran elections
; terrorist bombings in Jakarta
; deadly Turkish plane crash near Amsterdam
; and the offensive between Israel and Gaza
in early 2009. Barnett was also part of what was the most viewed streaming-video event in history during President Obama's Inauguration on CNN.com LIVE.
Errol has also been at the forefront of documenting the rise in influence of social media sites like Facebook
and Twitter
, moderating for the International Press Institute on the topic in Vienna, Austria in 2010. Recognized as a “Power 30 Under 30” by
Atlanta’s Apex society, his on-air segments are also posted on CNN.com
, England
to Pamela and Michael Christie. He has one older brother, Danny Christie. His mother later married Gary Barnett, a U.S. Air Force sergeant
stationed in England and later served in the Gulf War
. The family relocated to Phoenix
, Arizona
in 1993. Errol attended Garden Lakes Elementary School and Westview High School before being hired by Channel One News
.
made him their youngest anchor/reporter. In his five years with Channel One, Barnett covered an array of stories including the 2004 Democratic National Convention
; the attacks on September 11, 2001; Hurricanes Ivan
and Lily
; President Bush’s second inauguration
; and wildfires in California. Barnett also produced a feature series on heroin use in American suburb
s.
Other political coverage included reports from the United Nations
when U.S. Secretary of State
Colin Powell
presented flawed intelligence regarding weapons of mass destruction
and from the U.S. Capitol
during passage of the Homeland Security Act
.
Barnett received a Telly Award and was chosen as one of Teen People magazine's "20 Teens Who Will Change The World" for his work. He left Channel One News in 2006 after being accepted to UCLA to finish his undergraduate studies.
with a focus on international relations
from UCLA and was a member of the business fraternity
Alpha Kappa Psi
. He was profiled in The Daily Bruin in April, 2007 and graduated June, 2008. While a student at UCLA he worked as a correspondent and host on movie-centric cable network
channel ReelzChannel. In July, 2008 Barnett announced on ReelzChannel that he was leaving the network to join CNN International
.
Correspondent
A correspondent or on-the-scene reporter is a journalist or commentator, or more general speaking, an agent who contributes reports to a newspaper, or radio or television news, or another type of company, from a remote, often distant, location. A foreign correspondent is stationed in a foreign...
for CNN International
CNN International
CNN International is an international English language television network that carries news, current affairs, politics, opinions, and business programming worldwide. CNN is one of the world's largest news organizations. It is owned by Time Warner, and is affiliated with CNN, which is mainly...
. While initially based at the CNN World Headquarters
CNN Center
The CNN Center is the world headquarters of the Cable News Network . The main newsrooms and studios for several of CNN's news channels are located in the building...
in Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, since August of 2010 he has been anchoring 'Prism' at the networks production hub in Abu Dhabi. The one-hour news program has focused on the Arab Uprising
2010–2011 Middle East and North Africa protests
The Arab Spring , otherwise known as the Arab Awakening, is a revolutionary wave of demonstrations and protests occurring in the Arab world that began on Saturday, 18 December 2010...
and other global news. Previously Errol anchored weekend editions of ‘World Report
CNN Today
World Report is a rolling news programme by CNN International airing weekdays, from Atlanta, London and Hong Kong. The weekend editions also air from the CNN Center in Atlanta.-Previous incarnations:...
’ and ‘iReport for CNN’, CNNI’s monthly show that reveals the most compelling videos, pictures and stories generated by CNN’s iReporters from all over the world.
CNN International
As the solo anchor of CNNI's 'Prism' Errol covered multiple breaking news events ranging from the dramatic rescue of Chilean Miners2010 Copiapó mining accident
The 2010 Copiapó mining accident, also known as the "Chilean mining accident", began in the afternoon of Thursday, 5 August 2010 as a significant cave-in at the troubled 121-year-old San José copper–gold mine. The mine is located deep in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest and harshest...
to the aftermath of Japan's devastating earthquake
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
The 2011 earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku, also known as the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, or the Great East Japan Earthquake, was a magnitude 9.0 undersea megathrust earthquake off the coast of Japan that occurred at 14:46 JST on Friday, 11 March 2011, with the epicenter approximately east...
, tsunami and nuclear crisis. 'Prism' was the first CNNI program to detail unrest in Tunisia before it sparked a revolution
Tunisian revolution
The Tunisian Revolution is an intensive campaign of civil resistance, including a series of street demonstrations taking place in Tunisia. The events began in December 2010 and led to the ousting of longtime President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in January 2011...
there and similar uprisings in Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Bahrain and Syria.
Since joining the network in 2008, Barnett has been integral in incorporating social media
Social media
The term Social Media refers to the use of web-based and mobile technologies to turn communication into an interactive dialogue. Andreas Kaplan and Michael Haenlein define social media as "a group of Internet-based applications that build on the ideological and technological foundations of Web 2.0,...
into CNN’s reporting of many other breaking news
Breaking news
Breaking news, also known as a special report or news bulletin, is a current event that broadcasters feel warrants the interruption of scheduled programming and/or current news in order to report its details. Many times, breaking news is used after the news network has already reported on this story...
events including the aftermath of the contested Iran elections
Iranian presidential election, 2009
Iran's tenth presidential election was held on 12 June 2009, with incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad running against three challengers. The next morning the Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran's official news agency, announced that with two-thirds of the votes counted, Ahmadinejad had won the election...
; terrorist bombings in Jakarta
2009 Jakarta bombings
At around 7:50 am local time on 17 July 2009, the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia, were hit by separate bombings five minutes apart. Three of the seven victims who were killed were Australians, two from The Netherlands, and one each from New Zealand and Indonesia. More...
; deadly Turkish plane crash near Amsterdam
Turkish Airlines Flight 1951
Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 was a passenger flight which crashed during landing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Netherlands, on 25 February 2009, killing nine passengers and crew including all three pilots....
; and the offensive between Israel and Gaza
2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict
The Gaza War, known as Operation Cast Lead in Israel and as the Gaza Massacre in the Arab world, was a three-week bombing and invasion of the Gaza Strip by Israel, and hundreds of rocket attacks on south of Israel which...
in early 2009. Barnett was also part of what was the most viewed streaming-video event in history during President Obama's Inauguration on CNN.com LIVE.
Errol has also been at the forefront of documenting the rise in influence of social media sites like Facebook
Facebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
and Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
, moderating for the International Press Institute on the topic in Vienna, Austria in 2010. Recognized as a “Power 30 Under 30” by
Atlanta’s Apex society, his on-air segments are also posted on CNN.com
Background
Errol was born in Milton KeynesMilton Keynes
Milton Keynes , sometimes abbreviated MK, is a large town in Buckinghamshire, in the south east of England, about north-west of London. It is the administrative centre of the Borough of Milton Keynes...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
to Pamela and Michael Christie. He has one older brother, Danny Christie. His mother later married Gary Barnett, a U.S. Air Force sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
stationed in England and later served in the Gulf War
Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
. The family relocated to Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
in 1993. Errol attended Garden Lakes Elementary School and Westview High School before being hired by Channel One News
Channel One News
Channel One News is a 12 minute news program for teens broadcast via satellite to middle schools and high schools across the United States. Channel One is owned by Alloy Media + Marketing and based in New York City.-Program History:...
.
Channel One
Barnett’s career in journalism started in 2001 at just 18 years of age when the in-school program Channel One NewsChannel One News
Channel One News is a 12 minute news program for teens broadcast via satellite to middle schools and high schools across the United States. Channel One is owned by Alloy Media + Marketing and based in New York City.-Program History:...
made him their youngest anchor/reporter. In his five years with Channel One, Barnett covered an array of stories including the 2004 Democratic National Convention
2004 Democratic National Convention
The 2004 Democratic National Convention convened from July 26 to July 29, 2004 at the FleetCenter in Boston, Massachusetts, and nominated John Kerry and John Edwards as the official candidates of the Democratic Party for President and Vice President of the United States, respectively, in the 2004...
; the attacks on September 11, 2001; Hurricanes Ivan
Hurricane Ivan
Hurricane Ivan was a large, long-lived, Cape Verde-type hurricane that caused widespread damage in the Caribbean and United States. The cyclone was the ninth named storm, the sixth hurricane and the fourth major hurricane of the active 2004 Atlantic hurricane season...
and Lily
Hurricane Lili
Hurricane Lili was the deadliest and costliest hurricane of the 2002 Atlantic hurricane season for the United States. Lili was the twelfth named storm, fourth hurricane, and second major hurricane of the 2002 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm developed from a tropical disturbance in the open...
; President Bush’s second inauguration
Inauguration
An inauguration is a formal ceremony to mark the beginning of a leader's term of office. An example is the ceremony in which the President of the United States officially takes the oath of office....
; and wildfires in California. Barnett also produced a feature series on heroin use in American suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
s.
Other political coverage included reports from the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
when U.S. Secretary of State
United States Secretary of State
The United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. The Secretary is a member of the Cabinet and the highest-ranking cabinet secretary both in line of succession and order of precedence...
Colin Powell
Colin Powell
Colin Luther Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army. He was the 65th United States Secretary of State, serving under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. He was the first African American to serve in that position. During his military...
presented flawed intelligence regarding weapons of mass destruction
Weapons of mass destruction
A weapon of mass destruction is a weapon that can kill and bring significant harm to a large number of humans and/or cause great damage to man-made structures , natural structures , or the biosphere in general...
and from the U.S. Capitol
United States Capitol
The United States Capitol is the meeting place of the United States Congress, the legislature of the federal government of the United States. Located in Washington, D.C., it sits atop Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall...
during passage of the Homeland Security Act
Homeland Security Act
The Homeland Security Act of 2002, , 116 Stat. 2135 was introduced in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks and subsequent mailings of anthrax spores. The HSA was cosponsored by 118 members of Congress. It was signed into law by President George W...
.
Barnett received a Telly Award and was chosen as one of Teen People magazine's "20 Teens Who Will Change The World" for his work. He left Channel One News in 2006 after being accepted to UCLA to finish his undergraduate studies.
UCLA
Barnett received a bachelor of arts degree in political sciencePolitical science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
with a focus on international relations
International relations
International relations is the study of relationships between countries, including the roles of states, inter-governmental organizations , international nongovernmental organizations , non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations...
from UCLA and was a member of the business fraternity
Fraternities and sororities
Fraternities and sororities are fraternal social organizations for undergraduate students. In Latin, the term refers mainly to such organizations at colleges and universities in the United States, although it is also applied to analogous European groups also known as corporations...
Alpha Kappa Psi
Alpha Kappa Psi
ΑΚΨ is the oldest and largest professional business fraternity. The Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity was founded on October 5, 1904 at New York University, and was incorporated on May 20, 1905...
. He was profiled in The Daily Bruin in April, 2007 and graduated June, 2008. While a student at UCLA he worked as a correspondent and host on movie-centric cable network
Cable network
A cable channel is a television channel available via cable television. Such channels are usually also available via satellite television, including direct broadcast satellite providers such as DirecTV, Dish Network and BSkyB...
channel ReelzChannel. In July, 2008 Barnett announced on ReelzChannel that he was leaving the network to join CNN International
CNN International
CNN International is an international English language television network that carries news, current affairs, politics, opinions, and business programming worldwide. CNN is one of the world's largest news organizations. It is owned by Time Warner, and is affiliated with CNN, which is mainly...
.