Former Baltimore Sun White House Correspondent Julie Hirschfeld Davis is a renowned journalist, publicly known as a reporter for the New York Times Congress and political pundit for CNN. The publicly recognized journalist has a particular talent for reporting that allowed her to receive the Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for her distinguished coverage of the convention. Davis has worked in journalism for around 20 years and is known for writing amazing reports on various international stories, including the 2008 financial crisis, which earned her an award.
In addition, the award-winning journalist has previously worked for various other news networks such as Bloomberg, The Dallas Morning News and MSNBC. Julie Hirschfeld Davis is considered one of the most renowned American journalists. Learn more interesting details about the life, parents and marriage of serious reporters.
Julie Hirschfeld Davis: Biography
The political news journalist was born into the family of James and Janet Hirschfeld in New Jersey, USA on April 17, 1975. She has one sister, Jennie, who works as an art consultant. Davis and her sister attended the Ethical Culture Fieldstone School, where her mother worked. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Ethics, Politics and Economics from Yale University.
At the age of 10, while still in elementary school, Julie Hirschfeld Davis began her career as a journalist when she interviewed a hot dog vendor in front of her school for a spot in her after-school program. She then became the editor of her high school news during her junior year. Davis has credited her high school teachers as the ones who have had a significant impact on her career, as they laid the groundwork for writing creative and unique articles.
Before graduating from university, the reporter attended an event organized for Fieldstone alumni. There she came into contact with Carl P. Leubsdorf, who worked at the Dallas Morning News. Shortly after they met, the great reporter got an internship with the News Network.
Later in 2011, the world-class journalist was hired by Bloomberg to continue her brilliant work as a political reporter. She served at Bloomberg for a period of two years before joining the New York Times. Julie Hirschfeld Davis is currently a reporter for the New York Times Congress, having previously worked as a White House correspondent. She is also known as a political pundit for CNN. During her long career as a journalist, she covered a wide range of political news, including the political campaigns and administrative agendas of three United States Presidents.
Because of her particular talent in reporting and an admirable determination for success. As previously mentioned, Julie Hirschfeld Davis was honored with the Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Outstanding Reporting from Congress, based on her excellent report on the 2008 financial crisis.
Julie Hirschfeld Davis: Parents
As previously mentioned, Davis’ parents are James and Janet Hirschfeld. Her mother was assistant to the principal of the Ethical Culture Fieldstone School before her death on October 28, 1988. Her father, on the other hand, was a well-known, multi-award-winning director and producer of television shows before his retirement. His notable work includes Picture Pages and Captain Kangaroo which has earned him three Emmy Awards. He was also inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame. He currently reviews films on the Buzzguide.com website.
Journalist’s husband
The congressional reporter exchanged vows with her husband Jonathan Davis on March 25, 2001 at a Jewish wedding at the Yale Club in Manhattan. Jonathan Davis is a graduate of Yale University. He currently serves as senior vice president of software development at a computer consulting firm, Adrenaline Group.