Abigail Bassett
Verified
(She/Her)
- Journalist, Freelance
- Host, Economics Explained
- Newsletter Writer and Reporter, Climatebase
Los Angeles
As seen in:
Climatebase,
Economics Explained,
LinkedIn,
CNN,
MSN,
MSN Singapore,
Yahoo Entertainment,
Yahoo Life,
Business Insider,
Forbes,
Yahoo Canada,
Yahoo News
and
Covers:
Business, economics, technology, automotive, climate change, travel,
beauty, health & wellness, social justice, equality, and adventure!
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Abigail Bassett’s Biography
Read Full Bio →Abigail Bassett is an award-winning journalist, writer, on-air talent, and television producer with more than two decades of diverse experience. A winner of numerous awards, including two Emmys, she has covered everything from health and wellness and technology to travel, automotive, and breaking news.
Abigail's work has appeared in top-tier outlets, including The Atlantic, Elle, National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, TechCrunch, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, CNN, Maxim, CNBC, …
Abigail Bassett’s Journalist Portfolio
Interview
See all 7 answers →What was your first job as a journalist?
I became an editorial producer at CNN when I was 21 years old.
How is social media changing news?
Influencers are given priority over actual journalists these days. I've seen it in nearly every event I've attended.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Reporting the truth, supported with reality-based facts. Always strive to be 100% accurate, honest, and direct.