CBS Radio News Sends Steve Portnoy To The Hill

Steve Portnoy

Veteran news correspondent Steven Portnoy is joining CBS Radio News as the network’s Congressional Correspondent, effective February 23.

Most recently Portnoy was working for ABC News Radio and previously was as a local news reporter for WMAL 630 AM in Washington.

While the multiple Edward R. Murrow Award winner specializes in political news coverage.

“Steve is one of the finest broadcasters in our industry who has distinguished himself time and time again,” said Harvey Nagler, VP/CBS Radio News.

“He truly understands the needs of our affiliates and the importance of the role of servicing them.”

Commenting on his move to CBS News Portnoy said, “Under the leadership of Harvey Nagler, who has maintained a standard of excellence first established by Paul White, journalists at CBS Radio News are at the top of our craft. As a lifelong listener and fan, I am honored and humbled to be joining the extraordinarily talented members of the CBS Radio News team.”