Nick Young
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Nick Young is an American broadcast journalist
now retired from CBS News
. Young is former anchor of the morning World News Roundup
on the CBS Radio Network
. He was born Nicholas Yeazel in Princeton, Illinois
December 12, 1948.
's School of Journalism, in 1971, Young joined the staff of WLW
Radio in Cincinnati
where he hosted an overnight telephone talk show.
In 1975, he moved to WEEI
Radio, Boston as midday anchor. Four years later, he became the morning anchor at WHDH
, Boston, partnering with host Jess Cain. While at WHDH he was involved along with the staff in award-winning coverage of many important local stories, including a major chemical spill, that was singled out for honors by Sigma Delta Chi, the Society of Professional Journalists.
In the summer of [1983], Young moved to New York City as a Correspondent for RKO/United Stations
/Unistar Radio Networks. During the next seven years, he anchored not only hourly newscasts, but many major events. From 1983-1984, he also co-anchored the weekly hour-long "Newsweek On Air" with David Alpern.
Young covered many of the day's major stories -- the O.J. Simpson trial, the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing, Mike Tyson
's rape trial, political conventions, national campaigns, the wars in the Persian Gulf, the 9-11 attacks, the funeral of Mother Theresa and other important assignments. In 2006 he was named successor to World News Roundup anchor Christopher Glenn
, who announced his retirement in February. On March 25, 2010 Young announced his retirement from CBS News.
Since leaving CBS News, Young has returned to Princeton, Illinois where he is a part-time radio consultant. He is also a freelance anchor at Chicago's CBS Station, WBBM Newsradio 780.
Broadcast journalism
Broadcast journalism is the field of news and journals which are "broadcast", that is, published by electrical methods, instead of the older methods, such as printed newspapers and posters. Broadcast methods include radio , television , and, especially recently, the Internet generally...
now retired from CBS News
CBS News
CBS News is the news division of American television and radio network CBS. The current chairman is Jeff Fager who is also the executive producer of 60 Minutes, while the current president of CBS News is David Rhodes. CBS News' flagship program is the CBS Evening News, hosted by the network's main...
. Young is former anchor of the morning World News Roundup
CBS World News Roundup
The CBS World News Roundup is a radio newscast that airs weekday mornings and evenings on the CBS Radio Network.It first went on-air on March 13, 1938 at 8 p.m...
on the CBS Radio Network
CBS Radio Network
The CBS Radio Network provides news, sports and other programming to more than 1,000 radio stations throughout the United States. The network is owned by CBS Corporation, and operated by CBS Radio ....
. He was born Nicholas Yeazel in Princeton, Illinois
Princeton, Illinois
Princeton is a city in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,501 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Bureau County.Princeton is part of the Ottawa–Streator Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
December 12, 1948.
Early career
Young's broadcast career began in 1968 in his hometown. After graduating from the University of MissouriUniversity of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
's School of Journalism, in 1971, Young joined the staff of WLW
WLW
WLW is a clear channel talk radio station located in Cincinnati, Ohio, run by Clear Channel Communications. The station broadcasts locally on 700 kHz AM...
Radio in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
where he hosted an overnight telephone talk show.
In 1975, he moved to WEEI
WEEI
WEEI is a sports radio station in Boston, Massachusetts, that broadcasts on 850 kHz from a transmitter in Needham, Massachusetts, and is owned by Entercom Communications. The station is one of the top-rated sports talk radio stations in the nation. Studios are located in Brighton, Massachusetts...
Radio, Boston as midday anchor. Four years later, he became the morning anchor at WHDH
WHDH
The call letters WHDH may represent:* WHDH : a television station in Boston, Massachusetts that currently exists...
, Boston, partnering with host Jess Cain. While at WHDH he was involved along with the staff in award-winning coverage of many important local stories, including a major chemical spill, that was singled out for honors by Sigma Delta Chi, the Society of Professional Journalists.
In the summer of [1983], Young moved to New York City as a Correspondent for RKO/United Stations
United Stations Radio Networks
United Stations Radio Networks is a radio network providing a wide range of programs and programming services for radio stations across the US and elsewhere...
/Unistar Radio Networks. During the next seven years, he anchored not only hourly newscasts, but many major events. From 1983-1984, he also co-anchored the weekly hour-long "Newsweek On Air" with David Alpern.
Life at CBS
In 1990 Young joined CBS News. During the next twenty years CBSCBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
Young covered many of the day's major stories -- the O.J. Simpson trial, the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing, Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson
Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson is a retired American boxer. Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles, he was 20 years, 4 months and 22 days old...
's rape trial, political conventions, national campaigns, the wars in the Persian Gulf, the 9-11 attacks, the funeral of Mother Theresa and other important assignments. In 2006 he was named successor to World News Roundup anchor Christopher Glenn
Christopher Glenn
Joseph Christopher Glenn was an American radio and television news journalist who worked in broadcasting for over 45 years and spent the final 35 years of his career at CBS, retiring in 2006 at the age of 68.-Early life:...
, who announced his retirement in February. On March 25, 2010 Young announced his retirement from CBS News.
Since leaving CBS News, Young has returned to Princeton, Illinois where he is a part-time radio consultant. He is also a freelance anchor at Chicago's CBS Station, WBBM Newsradio 780.
Personal life
Young lives with his wife, Deborah in Princeton. Their son, Christopher, also lives in Princeton and works part-time at WZOE.Honors
- Sigma Delta Chi AwardSigma Delta Chi AwardThe Sigma Delta Chi Awards are presented annually by the Society of Professional Journalists for excellence in journalism.- History :The Awards, according to the SPJ, did not begin in 1932 when the society chose six individuals for their contributions to journalism. In 1939 the awards program began...
: Distinguished Service Award - Society of Professional JournalistsSociety of Professional JournalistsThe Society of Professional Journalists , formerly known as Sigma Delta Chi, is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists in the United States. It was established in April 1909 at DePauw University, and its charter was designed by William Meharry Glenn. The ten founding members of...
: Bronze Medallion