Through a series of special projects, prime-time reports and appearances across multiple NBCUniversal properties – including NBC News, CNBC, MSNBC and NBC Sports -- Shriver will examine the profound impact that women's rising influence and leadership has had on all aspects of American culture and society.
In addition, she will serve
as an Editor at Large for women's issues across the NBC News Digital
properties, working with the teams to expand on editorial content and
news programming that touches on women's multi-faceted lives. Overall,
the partnership with Shriver represents one of the largest commitments
NBC News has made to coverage of women’s issues.
“I’ve always believed that television can inspire and elevate humanity, and that’s my mission with this new partnership,” said Maria Shriver. "I look forward to shining a light on all areas of a woman's experience – from faith and finances, wellness and work, to relationships and the new realities of modern life– and exploring these issues in a way that brings the voices of men into these critically important conversations."
“I’ve always believed that television can inspire and elevate humanity, and that’s my mission with this new partnership,” said Maria Shriver. "I look forward to shining a light on all areas of a woman's experience – from faith and finances, wellness and work, to relationships and the new realities of modern life– and exploring these issues in a way that brings the voices of men into these critically important conversations."
NBC
News will also have exclusive broadcast access to Shriver's
award-winning series of Shriver Reports, multiplatform investigations
into the status of American women and their central role in the key
issues facing our nation. The next Shriver Report, to be released in
early 2014, will address the alarming financial insecurity among
American women and families.
“Through her reports, her books, her events, her activism and the powerful social community that she has built, Maria Shriver has become a leading voice for empowering women and inspiring all of us to be architects of change in our lives,” said Pat Fili-Krushel, Chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group. “We are delighted that Maria will play such a key role in our efforts to examine this important topic, and all of us at the NBC family are excited to welcome her home.”
“Through her reports, her books, her events, her activism and the powerful social community that she has built, Maria Shriver has become a leading voice for empowering women and inspiring all of us to be architects of change in our lives,” said Pat Fili-Krushel, Chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group. “We are delighted that Maria will play such a key role in our efforts to examine this important topic, and all of us at the NBC family are excited to welcome her home.”
Shriver previously served
as an anchor and correspondent for NBC News from 1986 until 2004. She
won a Peabody Award for a Dateline special report on single mothers and
welfare.
Shriver's new role at the network will build upon her pioneering work as First Lady of California when, from 2003-2011, she championed a number of women’s-focused initiatives, created the prestigious Minerva Awards honoring remarkable women, and produced the annual Women's Conference, which under her leadership became the nation's preeminent live forum for news-making conversations and interviews about women today.
Shriver's new role at the network will build upon her pioneering work as First Lady of California when, from 2003-2011, she championed a number of women’s-focused initiatives, created the prestigious Minerva Awards honoring remarkable women, and produced the annual Women's Conference, which under her leadership became the nation's preeminent live forum for news-making conversations and interviews about women today.
A
mother of four, Shriver will remain based in Los Angeles and continue to
produce outside television, film, book and live event projects under
the auspices of her own production company.
In addition to her groundbreaking work on women’s issues, Shriver is one of the nation's leading advocates for families struggling with Alzheimer's disease. In 2009, Shriver co-executive produced the Emmy Award-winning four-part HBO documentary series called The Alzheimer’s Project, which opened millions of people’s eyes to the devastating disease.
In addition to her groundbreaking work on women’s issues, Shriver is one of the nation's leading advocates for families struggling with Alzheimer's disease. In 2009, Shriver co-executive produced the Emmy Award-winning four-part HBO documentary series called The Alzheimer’s Project, which opened millions of people’s eyes to the devastating disease.
Shriver
has also been a lifelong advocate for people with intellectual
disabilities. She serves on the Board of Special Olympics International
and is deeply involved in gaining friendship and employment
opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities through Best
Buddies. Shriver is an entrepreneur and investor in socially responsible
companies such as Lovin’ Scoopful, which donates a significant portion
of its profits to Special Olympics.
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