Clarissa Ward is a distinguished British-American television journalist currently serving as the chief international correspondent for CNN, based in London. Her career began in 2003 as an overnight desk assistant at Fox News, where she quickly advanced to an assignment editor role, coordinating coverage for significant global events such as the capture of Saddam Hussein and the Indian Ocean tsunami. By 2006, she transitioned to a field producer position, producing impactful coverage of the Israeli-Lebanese war and the trial of Saddam Hussein, showcasing her ability to report from high-stakes environments.

In 2007, Ward became a correspondent for ABC News in Moscow, where she reported on pivotal events including the 2008 Russian presidential election and the conflict in Georgia. Her tenure at ABC also included significant coverage of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan, further solidifying her reputation as a leading international journalist. In 2011, she joined CBS News as a foreign correspondent, contributing to programs like 60 Minutes and serving as a fill-in anchor on CBS This Morning.

Ward’s move to CNN in 2015 marked a new chapter in her career, where she has reported extensively from conflict zones, including Syria, Iraq, and Ukraine. Her courageous reporting during the Syrian civil war earned her a Peabody Award, and she has since received numerous accolades, including 12 Emmy Awards and two George Foster Peabody Awards, recognizing her exceptional contributions to journalism.

In addition to her reporting, Ward is the author of “On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist,” a memoir detailing her experiences as a conflict reporter. Her commitment to uncovering the truth in challenging environments has made her a respected figure in journalism, and her work continues to inspire future generations of reporters.