Ken Dilanian
Ken Dilanian | |
|---|---|
| Born | Holyoke, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Williams College |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | NBC News |
Ken Dilanian is an American journalist of Armenian descent.[1] As of 2024, he is based in Washington, D.C., serving as the justice and intelligence correspondent for NBC News.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Dilanian was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He is a 1991 graduate of Williams College, where he majored in political science.[3][4] Dilanian played football at Williams and is credited with a major role in helping the Ephmen achieve their first unbeaten and untied season in a century.[4][5]
Career
[edit]Dilanian's first position after graduating from Williams was at The Philadelphia Inquirer[6] According to Dilanian, his first published article at the Inquirer was a story on a pet funeral.[6] He then worked for several local newspapers in Texas before returning to the Inquirer.[6]
Dilanian joined USA Today in 2007, where he worked three years covering foreign policy and Congress.[3]
He was a reporter in the Los Angeles Times’ Washington, D.C., bureau from April 2010 until May 2014.[3] As a Rome-based foreign correspondent, he made frequent trips to Iraq.[3] It was later revealed that he had "a collaborative relationship with the CIA" in which he shared articles with the CIA while he was working on them for the Times.[7] [8]
After leaving the Los Angeles Times, Dilanian worked briefly as lead national security reporter for the Associated Press before joining NBC News in 2015 as justice and intelligence correspondent, a role he continues to hold as of 2024[update].[9]
Recognition
[edit]Dilanian is the recipient of the 2007 Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism for a series he co-authored on Philadelphia's child welfare system.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Dilanian is married and has two children.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Arkun, Aram (2023-10-24). "NBC News Correspondent Dilanian to Speak at Mirror-Spectator Panel, Gala". The Armenian Mirror-Spectator. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ Ken Dilanian NBC News
- ^ a b c d e Ken Dilanian Los Angeles Times
- ^ a b c "Eph Legends: Ken Dilanian '91: "Freddie Saves the Day, the Season, and Makes History"". williams.edu. Williams College. 12 October 2015. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "Williams Perfect For First Time". The New York Times. November 12, 1989. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ a b c Barbir, Kent (April 26, 2022). "Sports Information honors students with Pinsky, Deford Awards, address by NBC correspondent Ken Dilanian '91". Williams Record. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Valania, Jonathan (5 September 2014). "L.A. Times Disowns Reporter Outed as a CIA Collaborator". HuffPost. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Muskal, Michael (4 September 2014). "Ex-Tribune reporter said to have 'collaborative relationship with CIA". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, CA. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Flood, Brian (December 12, 2015). "NBC News Beefs Up Intelligence, National Security Reporting". Adweek. Retrieved January 21, 2024.