Stephanie Elam's CNN Exit: A Legacy of Versatile Storytelling

0:00On April 20th, veteran CNN reporter Stephanie Elam is stepping away after more than 20 years with the network. The 52-year-old announced her exit on April 18th, wrapping up a career packed with stories from business beats to breaking news. She kicked off at CNN in 2005 as a freelance anchor in New York City, then shifted to business reporting in 2007. Elam took a short break from 2011 to 2012 for a gig at an NBC station in Los Angeles, as she returned in March 2, 2013 and stayed based out West. Colleagues are pouring out love for her. Co-host Sarah Sidner called her a true sister who helped do tough times like cancer, while reporter Oscar Jimenez said they're losing a real one. CNN praised her clarity, heart, and connection with viewers in an official statement. Before CNN, Elam cut her teeth at Dow Jones Newswires as a copy editor, starting in 1995, unreported finances for PBS's Nightly Business Report.

1:00She holds a broadcast journalism degree from Howard University. Elam's move highlights shifts at CNN, following other big names out the door, but her legacy of versatile storytelling leaves a strong mark on the ACSEA game. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered pop culture coverage.