Robert Kovacik

Robert Kovacik Biography

Robert Kovacik is an American television journalist based in Los Angeles, California. He is currently the co-anchor for NBC4's weekend newscasts at 6PM and 11PM. He also serves as a general assignment reporter for NBC Los Angeles, and is seen frequently on NBC affiliates throughout the country and on MSNBC. In 2013, he was selected as Journalist of the Year at the 55th Southern California Journalism Awards. The judges'stated: "Robert Kovacik has not only won the trust and respect of his audience, he's won their hearts with solid reporting and integrity.

Education

Kovacik holds an honors undergraduate Bachelor of Arts from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Kovacik also has an honors graduate Master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. After graduating from Columbia, he spent over 5 years in New York City before moving to California.

Career

Kovacik began his career at 23 years of age when he became the youngest anchor in New York City for NIGHTWORLD at Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) primary member station, KCET-TV. In 1994, he relocated to Los Angeles to become an anchor and reporter for KCOP-TV. He left KCOP in 2001, and was named the West Coast correspondent, anchor, and bureau chief for the newly formed National Geographic Channel and it's nightly news show, National Geographic Today.

Kovacik joined KNBC-TV in 2004, and in 2006 he made world headlines when a murder suspect chose to surrender to him live on-air. In 2007 he was again in the news when he was on location and struck by a police squad car carrying Paris Hilton. In 2008 he again made international headlines after an angry confrontation between then LAPD Police Chief William Bratton and LA City Councilman Dennis Zine while Kovacik was reporting for Today in LA.

Awards and honors

2013 Emmy Award, Sports Series, "The Summer Olympics: SoCal Shines at the Summer Games"
2013 nomination for Emmy Award, Serious News Story, "LAFD Response Times"
2013 nomination for Emmy Awards, Light News Story, "Cash for your Crib"
2013 LA Press Club, "Investigative Television Reporting", "LAFD Response Times: How Long Will You Wait."
2012 nomination for Emmy Award, "Outstanding Hard News Reporting"
2011 Emmy Award, "Crime/Social Issues"
2011 nomination for Emmy Award, "Outstanding Light News Story: Hef Saves the Hollywood Sign"
2011 APTRA, "Best Documentary"
2010, Golden Mike Award for 'Best Documentary', "LA Heroes: Untold Stories of Haiti"
2009, nomination for Emmy Award "Outstanding Feature Reporter"
2009, 2nd Place, LA Press Club National Entertainment Journalism Award
2009, APTRA 'Chris Harris Reporter of the Year' award
2008, Golden Mike Award, "Paparazzi Task Force"
2008, nomination for Emmy Award, 'Light News Story - Single Report'
2007, nomination for Emmy Award for 'Murder Suspect Surrenders'
2007, Edward R. Murrow Award "Best Spot News Coverage"
2006, Golden Mike Award "Best Spot News Coverage'
2006, Genesis Award, "Elephant Exhibit at the LA Zoo"
2000, Emmy Award for "Serious News Report"
1999, nomination for Emmy Award for 'Informational/Public Affairs Series'
1999, nomination for Emmy Award for 'Serious News Story - Single Report'
1998, nomination for Emmy Award for 'Live Sports Coverage'
1998, Emmy Award, 'Host, Outstanding Special Programming'
1998, Greater Los Angeles Press Club Award for 'Best Serious Feature Reporting'
1997, nomination for Emmy Award for 'Serious News Story'
1997, California/Nevada Associated Press Award for 'Continuing Investigation'
1997, Multi-Part Genesis Award for 'Best Series Serious News Story'
1995, First Place in 'Best of the West' Competition for 'Outstanding Local Television News Series, Growth and Urban Development Reporting"

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