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Matt Meyer
Digital journalist
Matt Meyer is a digital journalist currently serving as the Weekend Editor for Live News at CNN.1 He joined CNN in September 2022 and is based in Los Angeles, California.1
Professional Experience
At CNN: As Weekend Editor, Meyer leads the live updates team on weekends, covering major breaking news stories for CNN.com. His responsibilities include:
- Writing, editing, and publishing updates for a global audience with speed and accuracy
- Juggling multiple major stories simultaneously
- Making quick news judgments
- Communicating weekend priorities across departments
- Planning and preparing content for upcoming events1
Previous Roles: Before joining CNN, Meyer held several other positions in journalism:
- Host of FOX 5 News Now at FOX 5 San Diego (Jan 2021 - Sep 2022)
- Reporter at The Palisadian-Post (Sep 2016 - Feb 2018)
- Staff Writer/Video Host at Daily Nexus (Oct 2013 - Jun 2016)1
Education
Meyer graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2016 with a degree in Political Science and Multimedia Writing. He was a 7-time Dean's Honors recipient, maintaining a 3.8 CGPA.1
Skills and Interests
Meyer describes himself as a versatile journalist who has reported across various platforms, from breaking news alerts to in-depth articles and streaming newscasts. He particularly enjoys finding "news you can use" in complex topics and breaking them down for readers and viewers.1
On his Twitter profile, Meyer identifies himself as a "Rabid @Packers fan" and uses he/him pronouns.2
