Lynn Smith Profile
Lynn Smith is an American journalist who worked as an anchor/correspondent for HLN and was named host of the network’s popular news and lifestyle show, Weekend Express, in the fall of 2013. In March 2019, she was named host of On The Story.
Lynn Smith Education
Smith earned her bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Miami University in Ohio, where she also wrote for the university newspaper. She also interned with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles after graduation.
Lynn Smith Career
Smith served as an anchor/correspondent at CNN who previously hosted “First Look” on MSNBC and “Early Today” on NBC. Smith began working for MSNBC in January 2010. Since January 2009, she has worked as a General Assignment Reporter and fill-in anchor for WNBC-News 4 New York. Smith came to WNBC from NBC-owned WCAU in Philadelphia, where she had been a general assignment reporter since June 2007.
Her role was expanded in January 2008, when she was promoted to co-anchor of “NBC 10 Weekend Today” on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Prior to joining WCAU, she worked as an Associate Producer on NBC’s “Today” show for two years before being promoted to Producer.
When she became an Online Correspondent for todayshow.com in 2007, her role expanded to the other side of the camera, and several of her pieces were featured on “Today.” She also worked as a General Assignment Reporter for NBC-owned Hartford, Connecticut station WVIT.
Smith also received her magna cum laude degree from Miami University in Ohio, where she majored in mass communications and worked as an anchor/reporter for the university television station. She was also awarded a prestigious internship with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles after graduation. She joined NBC’s Page Program in Los Angeles in 2001 before relocating to the East Coast to pursue her passion for news.
Quick Facts About Lynn Smith
| Age | 42 years old as of 2021 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Graham Smith |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Lynn Smith Age
Smith is 42 years old as of 2021. He was born Lynn Marie Smith on 30 June 1979 in the United States of America.
Lynn Smith Height
Smith stands at a height of 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m).
Lynn Smith Family
Information regarding Smith’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Lynn Smith Husband
Smith is married to Graham Smith. The couple married in 2015 in Highlands, North Carolina, they have two children.
Lynn Smith Salary
Being one of the top journalists for CNN, Smith earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Lynn Smith’s Net Worth
Smith has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an anchor and correspondent for HLN.
Does Lynn Smith still work for CNN?|Leaving CNN
Smith is no longer working for CNN. She left the station in June 2021 after working for the station for 8 years. She is currently the CEO of her own media consulting firm Rylan Media. “⭐ Rylan Media takes the insight from my 15 years inside NBC News, MSNBC, and CNN Headline News to tackle your greatest branding and communications challenges. I advise leaders on how to develop, craft, and communicate a compelling message as well as how to take that message to powerful platforms in media.”
Lynn Smith CNN
While at CNN, Smith worked alongside
- Sara Sidner
- Dan Simon
- Sunlen Serfaty
- Clare Sebastian
- Jessica Schneider
- Andy Scholes
- Jim Sciutto
- Alex Thomas
- Gary Tuchman
- Nick Valencia
- Derek Van Dam
- Bob Van Dillen