David Akin is a Canadian journalist known for working as an ottawa bureau chief at Global News.
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Breakthrough:Appointed chief political correspondent for Global News in 2017
10 Quick Facts About David Akin
- Full Name: David Akin
- Nationality: Canadian
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Current Role: Ottawa bureau chief
- Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Media Level: National
- Employer Type: TV Network
- Net Worth: $350,000-$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $55,000-$240,000 (Estimated range)
Education
They attended University of Guelph, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts in History.
- University of Guelph
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: History
- Period: 1991
Career & Work
David Akin's career includes news and reporting roles with Global News, a news outlet and CTV News.
Organization: Global News
Role: Chief Political Correspondent
Period: 2017 onward; subsequently Ottawa Bureau Chief
Organization: CTV News
Role: Parliamentary correspondent
Period: 2001–2008
Organization: Global News
Role: Ottawa Bureau Chief
Details: Leads federal and provincial electoral-politics coverage; earlier served as chief political correspondent.
Organization: National Post
Role: Political reporter
Organization: The Globe and Mail
Role: Journalist
Awards & Achievements
- Gemini Award — Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television — Political reporting while at CTV National News
- National Newspaper Award — National Newspaper Awards — Political reporting for the National Post
Personal Information
- Full Name: David Akin
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: Canadian
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
