Tom Hanson

Tom Hanson is an accomplished and award-winning journalist with a remarkable career spanning various high-profile news organizations.

With a background in broadcast journalism from the prestigious Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, Tom has excelled in his profession.

Most notably, Tom served as a host and correspondent for Channel One News, a renowned American Youth Media Organization that reaches millions of students nationwide, earning accolades such as two Peabody Awards for its exceptional reporting on global affairs.

Tom's journalistic ventures have taken him to over 20 countries across five continents, where he has reported on major international events and issues, showcasing his dedication to covering stories from the front lines.

His experiences range from covering military tensions in the Korean Peninsula and the Iran nuclear deal negotiations to documenting genocide in Myanmar, embedding with rebel militias in Mexico, and investigating elephant poaching in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Notably, Tom secured a rare interview with the Dalai Lama at his compound in Northern India, demonstrating his ability to cover diverse and impactful stories.

Back in the United States, Tom has reported extensively on significant domestic events such as the Opioid Epidemic, the 2016 election, and the devastating hurricanes that struck the Gulf Coast in 2017.

Before his tenure at Channel One News, Tom worked as an Associate Producer at CNN in Atlanta, contributing to CNN's New Day Weekend franchise, and as a news assistant in the CNN Washington D.C. Bureau during the 2012 election.

Tom Hanson's professional journey showcases his commitment to journalism and his ability to deliver compelling stories from around the globe. Based in New York City, Tom continues to make a significant impact in the field of journalism.