Age, Biography and Wiki
Susan Zirinsky was born on 3 March, 1952 in New York City, U.S., is an American journalist and television news producer. Discover Susan Zirinsky's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
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| Occupation |
Journalist, producer, executive |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
3 March, 1952 |
| Birthday |
3 March |
| Birthplace |
New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous Journalist with the age 72 years old group.
Susan Zirinsky Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Susan Zirinsky height not available right now. We will update Susan Zirinsky's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Susan Zirinsky's Husband?
Her husband is Joseph Peyronnin (m. 1984)
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| Parents |
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| Husband |
Joseph Peyronnin (m. 1984) |
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Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Susan Zirinsky Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Susan Zirinsky worth at the age of 72 years old? Susan Zirinsky’s income source is mostly from being a successful Journalist. She is from United States. We have estimated Susan Zirinsky's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Journalist |
Susan Zirinsky Social Network
Timeline
Zirinsky was born in New York City and raised in Neponsit, Queens, the daughter of Cynthia (née Finkelstein) and Richard Zirinsky (1915–2002).
Susan Zirinsky (born March 3, 1952) is an American journalist and television news producer.
Zirinsky, then a 20-year-old sophomore at American University, joined the CBS News Washington Bureau in 1972.
She worked as a weekend production clerk.
In her senior year, she helped write stories about the Watergate Scandal.
She continued working in various roles for CBS after graduation.
Zirinsky was assigned to cover the White House for CBS, which she did for over a decade.
During this time she worked with Marcy McGinnis and Lesley Stahl, who became her mentor.
She has also specialized in covering political campaigns and war assignments.
She went with Dan Rather to Kuwait during the Gulf War, where she produced the news, and Rather reported live from Kuwait City.
Zirinsky was the senior executive producer of '48 Hours'.
She also produces breaking news specials for CBS News.
Her nickname in the newsroom is "Z".
She married Joseph Peyronnin in 1984.
Peyronnin is also a journalist and has won an Emmy Award.
The couple covered the Tiananmen Square Massacre.
She previously served as executive producer of 48 Hours from 1996 to 2019.
In 1996 they adopted a baby girl from China, naming her Zoe.
Zirinsky graduated from the School of Communications at American University in Washington, D.C., and made a career in television journalism.
Her sister, Barbara Zirinsky Faden, died in 1999 at age 50 of cancer.
Her mother founded Gracie Square Hospital in New York City and works as a mental health care professional.
Her father was a New York City real-estate developer.
Named after her parents for their philanthropy, the Richard and Cynthia Zirinsky Center for Bipolar Disorder is located at Mount Sinai Beth Israel.
In 2003, she won a Primetime Emmy Award as producer of the documentary 9/11, which aired on CBS in 2002.
In 2009, she delivered the 123rd Commencement Address, School of Communication at American University.
She was first offered the position in 2011, however she turned the job down because it would have taken her away from the work she loves, which is producing.
Zirinsky is described as a media icon, legendary, and trail-blazing.
She is the second woman to be appointed head of a broadcast news network.
After Zirinsky was named president and senior executive producer of CBS News, employees said the mood was upbeat and hoped the appointment would boost morale after a scandal-plagued year.
Zirinsky takes her assignment when CBS' longtime chief Les Moonves was forced out following a series of reports accusing him of sexual harassment.
Charlie Rose was fired because of the same revelations and Jeff Fager, chief of 60 Minutes, was also forced out during Rose's departure.
The New York Times reported the employees at CBS greeted Zirinsky with a "roaring ovation."
Gayle King, co-anchor, CBS This Morning, was quoted as saying, "I was doing the happy dance. ... She is a badass in every sense of the word."
In 2013, Zirinsky was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Television & Film Awards.
As CBS News President and Senior Executive Producer, Zirinsky was responsible for CBS News broadcasts and the division's newsgathering across all platforms including television, CBS News Radio, CBSNews.com and CBSN.
Zirinsky is the first female President and Senior Executive Producer of CBS News.
She served as the President of CBS News from January 2019 until April 2021, when she was succeeded by Neeraj Khemlani and Wendy McMahon.
On March 1, 2019, Zirinsky became the first female President and Senior Executive Producer of CBS News, replacing David Rhodes.
Rhodes will step down as president of CBS News amid falling ratings and the fallout from revelations from an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against CBS News figures, Rhodes and the CBS network said.
