Kent Ninomiya
is veteran journalist, writer, editor, and news manager who has reported from around the world
over the past 22 years.
Ninomiya was the first Asian American man to be a primary news
anchor at a U.S. television station. He served as main anchor of KSTP in
Minneapolis and WICD in Champaign. Ninomiya also anchored the weekend
evening news at KCOP in Los Angeles, reported for KTTV in Los
Angeles, and anchored the weekday morning news at KGO in San Francisco.
Prior to that, Ninomiya was a reporter and fill in anchor for WLS in
Chicago, KGTV in San Diego, KFSN in Fresno, and KJEO in Fresno. He also anchored the morning news and reported for KIEM in Eureka,
California, was an assignment editor and reporter for WGGB in Springfield,
Massachusetts, and worked for the Washington DC Bureau of Cable News
Network (CNN).
Kent Ninomiya's travels have taken him to all 50 U.S.
states and more than 100 countries and regions on all 7 continents
including Antarctica. He also lived for extended periods of time in
Europe, Asia and Africa.
Ninomiya holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from
the University of California at Berkeley in Social Sciences with an
emphasis in History, Political Science and Mass Communications. He was
also a fellow of Journalism Ethics at the Poynter Institute.
Kent Ninomiya is the managing editor of Bellamax Media, a media consulting, coaching, and content development collective. He is the editor of the eHow Tae Kwon Do Topic Guide, and is also a contributing writer, editor, and article moderator. Ninomiya has authored more than 1,000 articles on diverse subjects ranging from business in Asia and the Pacific Rim to the changing mass media to world travel.
Testimonials:
I strongly endorse Kent Ninomiya as a solid journalist and anchorman.
During the time that we worked together here at ABC7/KGO-TV, I
considered Kent my reliable and trusted source of morning news. Tune
him in, and I think you will agree!
Spencer Christian
Host, "The View from the Bay"
Chief Weathercaster
ABC7/KGO-TV
formerly of ABC's Good Morning America
Kent was an outstanding and dynamic newsroom leader. He provided daily
critiques and guidance to reporters, producers and photographers. In
breaking news situations, he quickly developed solid game plans with
the management team. I would not hesitate to work with Kent in the
future. He's a smart, talented and savvy anchor and news executive.
Ivanna Young
CLTV Chicago Producer
former WICD Executive Producer
Through EmergingDragon.com, Kent has shown that events in Asia are not
just news stories, they are events that affect our daily lives. Whether
you look at the world through the eyes of international affairs,
business or education, Kent's personal and professional connections
with Asia are an invaluable resource. I look forward to future
opportunities to contribute to Kent's success with EmergingDragon.com.
Michael Todd Shinholster
Director / Global Learning Coordinator
Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University
Kent is great to work with. He is a team player as well as a leader and
mentor in the newsroom. What impressed me the most is his close
attention to detail, his delivery and news judgment.
Carole Carr
Reporter at
WCBI
formerly of KCOP Los Angeles
I've known Kent for a very long time. Kent's professionalism and integrity
precede him. His reporting is concise and accurate. His writing superb,
telling the whole story. I was honored and privileged to work with and
know Kent. Plus, we had great time together everyday.
Edward Janz
Technical Director/ Master Control
WLS Chicago
Kent was such an inspiration in my early career at KGTV. He had a lot
of energy and dedication to his work but would always take time to
teach and critique. I am grateful to have worked with Kent, a true
professional. Kent is very talented and an asset to a news team.
Melinda Meza
formerly of KGTV San Diego
I worked with Kent as a summer intern at KJEO TV in Fresno. I was a
college student with absolutely no experience in a newsroom; just an
internship requirement to fulfill and a curiosity about the news
business. Kent immediately took me under his wing. He answered my
questions, explained the specifics of the newsroom and encouraged me to
explore a career in broadcasting. I never spent a minute sitting around
the newsroom wondering what to do next. Kent involved me in every
aspect of the stories he was working on; and whether he was covering a
farmer with an unusually large puddle in his field or a wildfire in the
foothills, his enthusiasm and passion for his work was obvious and
inspiring. It was-and still is-very clear to me that he is an
interested, engaged person who cares about the stories he covers and
the people he works with. I am lucky to have Kent as a mentor and a
friend.
Julie Ward
Creative Differences Productions
formerly of KJEO Fresno
Always on top of everything... and delivering top-notch results. You
can count on Kent to keep you ahead of the competiton with ease,
integrity, accuracy and style. He's definitely got an instinct for what
will make news and how to deliver it.
Beth-Ann Lee
Production Manager, Susan G Komen for the Cure
former Executive Producer WFAA Dallas
former Producer WGGB Springfield, MA