Jim Newman

Jim Newman was an award-winning journalist who specialized in interpreting the complex financial news issues of the day and delivering clear answers to the public for over 30 years. Newman has proven himself to be a versatile news reporter by holding successful positions on television, radio and in print. Television viewers will recognize him from his daily appearances on KABC-TV in Los Angeles, California, as well as from his previous reporting duties on KTLA-TV and Business Week Magazine on ABC. Radio listeners know him from his business reporting on both NBC and CBS. Business readers may recognize him from his work with the Associated Press where he served as Economics Editor based in Washington, D.C.

Jim Newman’s efforts to improve the quality of business journalism have been recognized by numerous professional organizations. Newman won the Janus Award for Excellence in Financial Broadcasting. Newman holds three Emmy Awards in recognition for outstanding television reporting. The Overseas Press Club has honored him for his expertise in International Business Reporting. Twice, the Los Angeles Press Club has named Jim Newman the “Business News Reporter of the Year.”

Newman has also had the honor and privilege of serving as President of the Economic Broadcasters Association. Newman was a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Overseas Press Club. Jim Newman was known as “an extremely capable and thoughtful member of the Fourth Estate,” according to a former Secretary of the U.S. Treasury. New York University has acknowledged Newman for his contributions to business journalism. At the University of Southern California, Newman taught a Business Reporting class.

Newman combines his love of travel with business reporting skills. He kept the public informed by filing live reports from France, Germany, Mexico and Canada. Newman’s economic reports cover not only the situation in the United States, but covers Europe, Australia, Japan and China.

Jim held extensive interests in addition to business reporting. He is involved with the Boston Pops and as well as serving as an Official Spokesperson for the famous Hollywood Bowl. Jim furthered his humanitarian efforts by serving on the Stroke Association of Southern California’s Board of Directors. Jim has been a member of St. Anne’s Board of Trustees. Jim Newman has also had the rather unique honor of having four racehorses named after him.