Lana Zak Biography
Lana Zak is an American journalist working as the evening anchor and primary weekend anchor for CBSN, the 24-hour digital streaming network of CBS News. Lana is a journalist who has received numerous Emmy, Edward R. Murrow, Peabody, Frontpage, and DuPont awards.
How old is Lana Zak?- Age
She is currently 42 years old as of December 29, 2021. She was born in 1979, in Bettendorf, Iowa, Korea.
Where did Lana Zak go to College? – Education
She graduated from Bettendorf High School and then went on to the University of Iowa, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Journalism-Mass Communications (1996-2000). She also holds a master’s degree from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in Public Policy, International Security, and Political Economy.
Who is Lana Zak Married to? – Husband and Children
She is married to American entrepreneur Seth Andrew. On August 21, 2004, the couple married at Roger Williams Park in Providence. She is the mother of three children, twin daughters, and a son.
Lana Zak Heritage
She is an American citizen. She, on the other hand, has a dual identity, having been born in Korea and raised in Bettendorf, Iowa. She later moved to the United States and now lives in New York.
Lana Zak Career
Lana has anchored major breaking news stories for CBS, including the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and the 2020 election results. She conducts regular interviews with key political figures such as Senator Lindsey Graham, New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang, and Interior Secretary Nominee Deb Haaland.
Just before the Georgia runoff election, then-Senate candidate Jon Ossoff promised Lana that he would “accept the election results” regardless of the outcome. And, following the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol, House Whip James Clyburn made headlines when he told Lana that he believed the attack was an “inside job.”
Lana came to CBSN from ABC News, where she worked as a member of the White House Press Corps. She covered the Trump and Obama administrations, Capitol Hill, and the Supreme Court as a Washington correspondent. Lana reported from every battleground state in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election.
Lana began her career as an anchor producer for Diane Sawyer before moving on to become the coordinating producer for ABC News Special Units. Lana’s work has been broadcast, radio, printed, and digitally. Lana became the first female in history to climb the barrels of the iconic George Washington Bridge while producing for Bob Woodruff.
How Much does Lana Zak Make? – Salary
She earns an annual salary of $100 thousand.
Lana Zak Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $1 Million.