John McKnight

At His Best When: Making the personal connection with an audience that establishes trust and credibility. Vocation: Radio News Director; Television News Reporter, Anchor, Producer, Writer; Voiceover Artist, Commercial Actor.

Career: John McKnight has a long and distinguished career in journalism and broadcast communications. As an anchor at a CBS affiliate in one of the nation's top ten markets he spoke to thousands live every night. He has been described by a veteran news executive as one of the most respected journalists in Atlanta, and by former Georgia Senator Zell Miller as a "true professional." John's credibility as a trustworthy communicator was cemented with his coverage as a field reporter for the first Gulf War. From the news studio, John anchored the coverage of major events, including 12 consecutive hours on the desk anchoring coverage of the Olympic Park Bombing in Atlanta Georgia. His work has been honored with numerous awards, including an Emmy for Investigative Reporting, the Associated Press Award for Best Reporting three years in a row, the Silver Gavel Award from the Georgia Bar Association, and several others. His talents include the skill of engaging communication to an audience with or without a script.