Samantha A. Manning
Resume
Cox Media Group (CMG): Washington D.C. Correspondent
Washington, D.C. (Oct. 2019-Present)
- Provides daily live reports on coverage of Congress, U.S. Supreme Court and the White House for all CMG TV/radio stations
- Serves as national CMG correspondent for major breaking news events including Hurricane Ian in 2022, and the Lewiston, ME mass shooting in 2023
- Delivers concise, accurate and compelling stories written under tight daily deadlines
- In-depth coverage includes award-winning investigations into military housing problems, Social Security overpayments
- Writes daily digital articles for all CMG stations
WFTV-TV, Cox Media Group (CMG): General Assignment Reporter
Orlando, FL (2016-2019)
- Responsible for daily enterprise reports, breaking news, severe weather coverage
WJAX/WFOX-TV, Cox Media Group (CMG): Investigative/General Assignment Reporter
Jacksonville, FL (Jan. 2015-Sept. 2016)
- Responsible for daily enterprise reports, in-depth investigative reports
- Covered 2016 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, PA and Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland, OH
WATE-TV, Media General: Investigative/Political Reporter
Knoxville, TN (2013-2015)
- Political reporter covering Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville, Knox County Commission and Knoxville City Council.
- Fill-in host for weekly political affairs show “Tennessee This Week” and fill-in weekend anchor
KFOX-TV, Cox Media Group (CMG): Las Cruces Bureau Reporter
El Paso, TX (July 2011-Jan. 2013)
- Responsible for coverage of Southern New Mexico
FiOS1 News: Multimedia Journalist
Rye Brook, NY (Oct. 2010- July 2011)
- Covered New Jersey and Long Island breaking news
NY1 News: Freelance Video Editor
New York, NY (March-Oct. 2010)
Fox News Radio: Freelance Booker/Production Assistant
New York, NY (Feb.-Dec. 2010)
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts: Broadcast Journalism, Spanish Minor (2006-2009)
Hofstra University: Hempstead, NY (Honor’s College Graduate)
AWARDS:
2023 Military Reporters & Editors (MRE): Winner for Television Large Market - WSB-TV "Privatized Military Housing Investigation"
2021 SPJ Dateline Awards: Finalist for Washington D.C. Correspondent
2018 SPJ Sunshine State Awards: First Place for Breaking News and Spot News
2017 Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards: Nomination for Spot News
2016 Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards: Nominations for Team Coverage and Best Newscast
2014 East Tennessee SPJ Golden Press Awards: First Place for Documentary/Public Affairs
2014 Tennessee Associated Press Awards: Honorable Mention for Best Political Coverage