Janet Wu is an American journalist and political reporter / co-host for WCVB.
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Best Known For:The television program On the Record
Breakthrough:Became the prominent Massachusetts political reporter for WCVB Channel 5, shaping political television journalism in 1983
10 Quick Facts About Janet Wu
- Full Name: Janet Wu
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and reporter
- Known For: The television program On the Record
- Current Role: Political reporter / co-host
- Current Employer: WCVB
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: Journalist, Reporter, and Talk Show Host
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Media Level: Regional
Janet Wu Age
Janet Wu's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Career & Work
Janet Wu's career includes news and reporting roles with WCVB Channel 5, a television network and WGBH.
Organization: WCVB Channel 5
Role: Political Reporter / Co-Host
Period: 1983–2023
Details: Boston, MA · Spent four decades covering Massachusetts state politics and co-hosting the weekly roundtable show 'On the Record' before retiring in 2023.
Organization: WGBH
Role: Massachusetts State House Reporter
Period: 1979–1983
Details: Boston, MA · Served as the State House reporter, breaking barriers as the first woman and first Asian American in this capacity.
Organization: United Press International (UPI)
Role: Reporter
Period: 1973–1978
Details: Boston, MA
Rise to Fame
Janet Wu rose to prominence for her role on the television show On the Record.
Notable Works
- TV Show: On the Record (Co-Host) — A weekly political roundtable program featuring discussions with Massachusetts lawmakers and local figures
Notable Coverage
- 2014 Massachusetts Gubernatorial Campaign Season - WCVB Channel 5 - 2014 - Delivered comprehensive coverage of the campaign season, earning a regional Emmy award
Awards & Achievements
- Regional Emmy Award — National Academy of TV Arts & Sciences — Continuing Coverage - No Time Limit (2014 Gubernatorial Campaign)
- Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Political Journalism
- Edward R. Murrow Award — Investigative Reporting (Won twice)
- Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame Induction
Lesser Known Facts
- She is the proud daughter of Chinese immigrants and became a pioneering Asian American figure in New England broadcast media.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Janet Wu
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Asian
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
