13 Facts About Robert Kovacik

Robert Kovacik is a multiple-award-winning American television journalist based in Los Angeles, California.

In 2018, Kovacik won the Emmy for Outstanding Hard News Reporting.

Robert Kovacik was selected as Journalist of the Year at the 55th Southern California Journalism Awards in 2013.

Robert Kovacik earned Emmy Awards for his coverage of the Olympics, as well as the Papal Conclave in Italy and the mass shooting in Orlando.

Robert Kovacik was elected by his industry peers to serve three consecutive terms as President of the Los Angeles Press Club.

Robert Kovacik is a three-time recipient of the Genesis Awards, presented by the Humane Society of the United States, recognizing the best media coverage of animal protection issues.

Robert Kovacik has served as Master of Ceremonies for the Los Angeles Fire Department's annual Valor Awards every year since 2017.

Robert Kovacik holds an honors undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Robert Kovacik has an honors Master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

Robert Kovacik began his career at 23 years of age when he became the youngest anchor in New York City for NIGHTWORLD at Public Broadcasting Service primary member station, WNET.

Robert Kovacik left KCOP in 2001, and was named the West Coast correspondent, anchor, and bureau chief for the newly formed National Geographic Channel and its nightly news show, National Geographic Today.

In 2008 he again made international headlines after an angry confrontation between then Los Angeles Police Department Police Chief William Bratton and LA City Councilman Dennis Zine while Robert Kovacik was reporting for Today in LA.

Robert Kovacik's reporting on the investigation surrounding President Clinton's impeachment was included in the Kenneth Starr Report, and his groundbreaking expose into overcrowded LA animal shelters helped force the city to change its laws.