ABC News features a remarkable group of female journalists across its national broadcasts—including World News Tonight, Good Morning America, Nightline, and 20/20—as well as its local affiliates. With 33 standout reporters and anchors, the network continues to showcase women at the forefront of American journalism. According to the article by Cyprine Apindi and Naomi Karina, ABC7 New York has the deepest bench of any single affiliate on this list, with 16 female anchors and reporters.
National Broadcast Stars
Linsey Davis anchors ABC News Live Prime and Sunday World News Tonight, making her the most visible face of ABC's streaming news service in 2026. Diane Sawyer, a former World News anchor, now appears mainly in specials and interviews. Other national figures include Mary Bruce, the network's Chief White House Correspondent; Rachel Scott, senior political correspondent; and Rhiannon Ally, co-anchor of World News Now and Good Morning America First Look. Hanna Battah also co-anchors those early-morning programs. Joy Behar and Alyssa Farah Griffin co-host the daytime talk show The View, while Alexis Christoforous reports on business and consumer news across multiple platforms.
Local Affiliate Standouts
ABC7 New York is home to numerous experienced journalists. Liz Cho co-anchors weekday Eyewitness News from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kemberly Richardson and Sandra Bookman have won multiple Emmy Awards for their work at the station. Shirleen Allicot co-anchors Eyewitness News This Morning. Crystal Cranmore serves as the Race and Culture Reporter, and Lucy Yang has been a general assignment journalist since 1993. Heather O'Rourke reports on traffic, and Toni Yates is a medical reporter. Michelle Charlesworth co-anchors weekend morning newscasts, and Lauren Glassberg covers lifestyle features. Muriel Bailey anchors weekday newscasts at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. In Birmingham, Alabama, Sarah Snyder anchors Good Morning Alabama and News Midday on ABC 33/40, while Kiera Hood anchors at the same station. In sports, Jamie Hale is the weekend sports anchor on ABC 33/40, and Sam Ryan covers sports for WABC in New York, including the NHL and Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Meteorologists and Specialists
Brittany Bell is a certified broadcast meteorologist who developed a love for weather after chasing the Nashville F3 tornado in 1998. Faith Abubey, born in Ghana and raised in the U.S., covers breaking news for ABC News, appearing on World News Tonight, Good Morning America, and Nightline. Karen Travers is a White House correspondent covering her fifth president, Donald Trump. Kyra Phillips, a former CNN anchor, joined ABC News in 2018 and has won six Emmy Awards. Diane Macedo anchors for ABC News Live and fills in on weekend Good Morning America. Sophie Flay, the youngest on the list, became a correspondent and overnight anchor in October 2025. Other notable names include Nina Pineda, an award-winning correspondent covering politics and natural disasters; Juju Chang, co-anchor of World News Tonight and 20/20 contributor; Deborah Roberts, a television journalist since 1995; and senior national reporter Linsey Davis (already mentioned).
Former ABC News Legends
The network's legacy includes influential former female reporters such as Barbara Walters, Cokie Roberts, and Carole Simpson, who paved the way for today's talent. The current roster demonstrates ABC News' commitment to showcasing women in journalism across every role—from national correspondents to local meteorologists.
