Robin Young

Robin Young is an award-winning host and documentary filmmaker who earned a prestigious Peabody Award in 1990 for her documentary film, ‘The Los Altos Story,’ which focused on HIV/AIDS awareness. Her on-air journey began in 1975 as a radio announcer at WBZ in Boston, leading to her first television appearance in 1977 on WBZ-TV’s Evening Magazine. Throughout the 1980s, Young took on prominent roles, including serving as lead presenter for WNEV-TV’s (now WHDH) Channel 7 evening newscasts from 1982 to 1983. She also established her own production company, Young Visions, producing primetime specials, and served as the ‘Life’ section anchor for the nationally syndicated news program, USA Today: The Television Show in 1988.

Young was recognized with the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Ithaca College in 1982. Building on this foundation, Young has been a correspondent for major television networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, and the Discovery Channel, and previously served as a guest host for NBC’s The Today Show. Her distinguished career has garnered numerous accolades, including five Emmy Awards for her television work, two CableACE Awards, the Religious Public Relations Council’s Wilbur Award, the National Conference of Christians and Jews Gold Award, and several regional Edward R. Murrow awards.

Young’s profound impact on the broadcasting industry was further recognized in 2010 with her induction into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. She continues to lead ‘Here & Now,’ upholding its reputation for insightful journalism and maintaining a significant presence in public radio programming.