Mona Nair
Reporter
Date of Joining WATE:
January 2010 Follow Mona on Twitter: @monanair
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Birthplace/Hometown:
Born in Kerala, India. Grew up and graduated high school in Dubai, U.A.E Education:
BA in broadcast journalism from Temple University in Philadelphia.
Previous Media Experience:
- 2005-2009 Reporter at WWUP/WWTV in Traverse City-Cadillac, Michigan
- 2004-2005-Reporter/Anchor at WKAG-TV in Hopkinsville, Kentucky
- Internships at CBS Network News in New York City, MSNBC and NBC10 in Philadelphia
Outside Interests/Hobbies:
Traveling, napping, movies, making fresh fruit juices, watching “Desperate Housewives” on Sunday nights with my husband, Jason.
What You Enjoy About Local News:
Getting to know the world through other peoples' perspectives, and the role I play in documenting history
Media Awards and Honors:
- 2010 East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists Awards, "Deadline/Breaking News Reporting” and “Feature Reporting”
- 2008 Michigan Associated Press Broadcasters Award for "Best Enterprise/Investigative Reporting"
- 2007 Michigan Associated Press Broadcasters Awards for Best Enterprise/Investigative Reporting, "Best Hard News" and "Best Continuing Coverage"
