Griffin Communications to Open Washington Bureau Alex Cameron to Report from D.C
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Contact: September 17, 2019 Houston Hunt Vice President of Marketing Griffin Communications 405-841-9125; 405-990-1927 [email protected] Griffin Communications to Open Washington Bureau Alex Cameron to report from D.C. for both News 9 and News On 6 OKLAHOMA – Beginning in January, Alex Cameron will be the new Washington Bureau Chief for Griffin Communications and report from Washington D.C. for News 9 in Oklahoma City and News On 6 in Tulsa. Cameron will be the only Oklahoma reporter to office in D.C. where he will produce content specifically for Oklahomans on topics and issues that affect the state and its citizens. “As Oklahoma’s only locally-owned television stations, we consistently invest in content that other stations do not,” said Todd Spessard, Vice President of Content. “This includes a dedicated State Capitol reporter, an NBA Reporter who travels with the team, an exclusive College Football Analyst – Dusty Dvoracek and now a U.S. Capitol Reporter.” “It is fitting that we make this announcement on Constitution Day,” said Spessard, “We are not only celebrating our Constitution but are also celebrating the important role that journalism plays in our democracy and our stations’ dedication to empowering our journalists to keep Oklahomans safe, informed and entertained. It’s more important than ever to have a dedicated reporter in the heart of our nation, reporting on our government and its representatives.” An award-winning journalist, Cameron has been with News 9 since 1995 and has anchored several newscasts while also reporting on stories both large and small. He has also traveled the world covering stories that impact Oklahoma. “Alex has built a reputation as a fair, trustworthy and investigative journalist in his 20 plus years at News 9,” said Nathan Elliott, Director of Content for News 9. “He is uniquely qualified to take on this new role and provide unique, relevant content for our viewers.” Cameron has covered many of the biggest stories to impact Oklahomans including the trial of Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma State University plane crash tragedy, Base Realignment and Closure, and the Oklahoma City Thunder move to Oklahoma City. Additionally, he is known as the reporter to sit down with for newsmakers – some of his most hard-hitting interviews have included Governor Kevin Stitt, Mayor David Holt, Representative Kendra Horn, former Chesapeake CEO Aubrey McClendon, and former OU Presidents David Boren & James Gallogly. “Reporting from the nation’s capital has been a lifelong dream for me,” said Cameron. “I can think of no greater honor than to cover our democracy and government for the great people of my home state – Oklahoma. I look forward to hitting the ground running in January covering the second year of this Congress and the upcoming elections.” About Alex Cameron Alex Cameron moved to Oklahoma in 1995 to take a job at News 9 in Oklahoma City as a general assignment reporter. In the years since, Alex has been given a variety of anchoring duties – the morning show, weekends, 4:00 pm, and, most recently, the noon newscast. Throughout it all, however, Alex has continued to do the one thing that first attracted him to the business: report out in the field. Alex has covered everything, from the legislative battles at the Capitol, to the challenges facing Oklahoma educators, to the devastating impact of tornadoes and ice storms. Reporting for NEWS 9 has taken Alex literally around the world: to Bosnia in 1996 to document the brave work of the Oklahoma-based 3rd Herd; to Colorado to cover the trial of Timothy McVeigh and to report on the 2001 OSU plane crash; to Washington, D.C. in 2005 to report on base realignment; to Seattle and New York to follow Oklahoma City's acquisition of the Thunder; and to Ukraine in 2017 to document the Oklahoma National Guard’s efforts to train Ukrainian soldiers. Alex’s profiles of many of the state's World War II veterans garnered praise from the state's Veterans Administration and led to his participation in the dedication of the USS Oklahoma memorial at Pearl Harbor in 2007. Since 2009, Alex has led News 9’s investigative team, earning several regional Emmy awards, as well as, SPJ Oklahoma’s coveted First Amendment Award. Alex grew up on the East Coast, living in both Maryland and New Jersey. He has a B.A. from Bucknell University and a Master's in journalism from New York University. Alex started his broadcasting career in radio in Delaware, which is where he also landed his first television job. Alex and his wife Ann believe in the value of community service and have played active roles in numerous nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma. They have two grown children, Sarah and Scott. About Griffin Communications Griffin Communications, L.L.C. an Oklahoma-owned multimedia company, keeps Oklahomans safe, entertained and informed through the gathering, marketing and distribution of news, weather, entertainment and sports content through multiple channels & platforms. Holdings include KWTV/News 9 and KSBI/News 9 Plus in Oklahoma City and KOTV/News On 6 and KQCW/The Tulsa CW in Tulsa. Griffin’s holdings also include News9.com, NewsOn6.com, Griffin Outdoor, and Griffin Radio Tulsa – KHTT, KVOO, KXBL, KBEZ and KFAQ. Griffin Communications also has developed several partnerships and strategic alliances throughout Oklahoma, including Oklahoma Community Television/Griffin Tower Company and News 9 Now/News On 6 Now. Griffin Communications, L.L.C. is among a few privately held media companies in the country, owned by David and Kirsten Griffin of Oklahoma City, and John Griffin of Muskogee. Griffin Communications, L.L.C. focuses its resources in the state of Oklahoma. ### .