Lee Zurik is an American journalist best known for playing Anchor in Investigatetv+.
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Best Known For:The television program InvestigateTV+
Breakthrough:Investigated allegations of irregularities at the New Orleans Affordable Homeownership agency, leading to major awards
10 Quick Facts About Lee Zurik
- Full Name: Lee Zurik
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program InvestigateTV+
- Current Role: Senior vice president of news strategy and innovation
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Investigative Journalist, News Anchor / Newscaster, and Reporter
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Media Level: National
- Employer Type: TV Network
Lee Zurik Age
Lee Zurik's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Syracuse University, where he studied Newhouse School of Public Communications.
- Syracuse University
- Field of Study: Newhouse School of Public Communications
Career & Work
Lee Zurik's career includes news and reporting roles with Gray Media and WVUE FOX 8.
Organization: Gray Media
Role: Vice President of Investigations
Period: Before October 2024
Details: Oversaw the InvestigateTV national investigative team.
Organization: Gray Media
Role: Senior Vice President of News Strategy and Innovation
Period: Since October 2024
Details: Official announcement confirms transition effective October 10, 2024.
Organization: WVUE FOX 8
Role: Investigative reporter
Period: 2009–2024
Details: New Orleans, Louisiana · Also anchored local news before leaving regular WVUE anchoring in October 2024.
Role: Sports reporter
Period: Early career
Organization: Gray Media
Role: Anchor, InvestigateTV+
Period: Current
Details: FOX 8 active team listing confirms ongoing InvestigateTV+ anchoring.
Rise to Fame
Lee Zurik rose to prominence for his role on the digital series Outside the Office.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Outside the Office, Tapped Out, and InvestigateTV+.
Television
- TV Show: InvestigateTV+ (Anchor)
Digital Series
- Digital Series: Outside the Office (Investigative reporter, 2022-) — Investigation of public spending and New Orleans mayoral security arrangements
- Digital Series: Tapped Out (Investigative reporter, 2023) — Water-testing practices at the Sewerage & Water Board
- Work: New Orleans Affordable Homeownership (NOAH) investigation (Investigative reporter, 2008) — Reported on city agency and post-Katrina contract oversight
Notable Coverage
- NOAH corruption inquiry - FOX 8 - 2008 - Post-Katrina recovery and housing agency investigation
Awards & Achievements
- George Foster Peabody Award — Peabody Awards
- Alfred I. duPont–Columbia Award — Columbia University
- National Edward R. Murrow Awards — Radio Television Digital News Association
- Investigative Reporters and Editors Medal — Investigative Reporters and Editors
Personal Information
- Full Name: Lee Zurik
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $70,000–$304,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $382,000–$5,464,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
