Courtney Friel: Broadcast Journalist

Professional Biography

Courtney Friel is a distinguished News Anchor and Reporter at KTLA (Channel 5 in Los Angeles), a leader in the competitive Broadcast Journalism industry. You can catch her anchoring the primetime newscasts on the weekend and reporting throughout the week. Her work exemplifies the highest standards of Media Relations and storytelling.

Before joining KTLA, Courtney enhanced her career at Fox News Channel for six years as a New York correspondent. Her extensive background includes roles as a fill-in host on “Fox & Friends” and a recurring guest on “RedEye,” showcasing her versatility in Live Television Hosting and Public Speaking.

Prior to her tenure at FNC, Friel served as an anchor for KPSP (CBS) in Palm Springs, CA. Her diverse portfolio includes hosting “The World Poker Tour” on the Travel Channel and co-anchoring Court TV’s “The Saturday Night Solution.” In 2004, Courtney demonstrated her skills in Investigative Reporting as a west coast correspondent for FOX’s “America’s Most Wanted.”

She has also contributed as a field reporter for various networks including E! Entertainment and Oxygen Channel. Courtney’s resilience in Crisis Communication was tested early in her career when a deadly tornado leveled the town during her first live broadcast at WBBJ (ABC) in Jackson, TN.

Beyond her professional accolades, including an Emmy nomination, Courtney is a dedicated mother to her son and daughter. She continues to be a sought-after voice for Media Consulting and career coaching in the journalism sector.