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Christopher Isham

Vice President And Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief for CBS News

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Christopher Isham Biography

Christopher Isham was named Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief, CBS News, in July 2007. He is responsible for the activity of that bureau, including news gathering, personnel and technical operations. The bureau is CBS News’ largest.

Isham had been the Chief of Investigative Projects for ABC News, where he built an investigative unit recognized as one of the most successful of its kind in television news. Under his leadership, the ABC News Investigative Unit broke hundreds of exclusive reports on a wide range of topics from terrorism to political corruption.

Isham produced programming for all ABC broadcasts and platforms including “World News Tonight," "Nightline," "20/20," "Primetime," "Good Morning America," ABC News Radio and ABCNews.com. The unit built an investigative site called the "Blotter" on ABCNews.com. The "Blotter" broke the Mark Foley story, among many others.

Isham and his unit have been recognized with all of the major awards in the broadcast industry including numerous news Emmys, two Columbia DuPont Awards, a Peabody Award, four National Headliners Awards, two Overseas Press Club Awards, the ABA Gavel Award, the Joan Shorenstein Barone Award and three Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) and an Investigative Editors and Reporters Award for online journalism.

Isham organized the first major network interview with Osama bin Laden in May 1998 and he and his unit broke numerous stories relating to the ongoing threat of international terrorism. The group also broke stories that exposed holes in the security of major U.S. ports and airports. Under Isham’s direction, the unit also reported on the CIA’s interrogation techniques for the first time, insurance fraud after Hurricane Katrina and the secret tapes of Saddam Hussein.

He joined ABC News as an associate producer in 1978. Before that, Isham worked in the documentary unit at NBC News (1976-78).

He was graduated from Yale College in 1976 and Groton School in 1971. Isham was born in Berlin and has lived in Moscow, Hong Kong, Paris, Haiti and Washington D.C.

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  • Christopher Isham - CBS News

    Christopher Isham was named Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief for CBS News in July 2007. He is responsible for the activity of that bureau, ...

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    Speaking fees for Christopher Isham, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Christopher Isham are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Christopher Isham, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Christopher Isham speak about?

    Christopher Isham is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Culture, Inspirational, Journalism.
  • Where does Christopher Isham travel from?

    Christopher Isham generally travels from Washington, DC, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Christopher Isham’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Christopher Isham for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Christopher Isham for your next private or corporate function.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Christopher Isham or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Vice President And Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief for CBS News

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Christopher Isham Biography

Christopher Isham was named Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief, CBS News, in July 2007. He is responsible for the activity of that bureau, including news gathering, personnel and technical operations. The bureau is CBS News’ largest.

Isham had been the Chief of Investigative Projects for ABC News, where he built an investigative unit recognized as one of the most successful of its kind in television news. Under his leadership, the ABC News Investigative Unit broke hundreds of exclusive reports on a wide range of topics from terrorism to political corruption.

Isham produced programming for all ABC broadcasts and platforms including “World News Tonight," "Nightline," "20/20," "Primetime," "Good Morning America," ABC News Radio and ABCNews.com. The unit built an investigative site called the "Blotter" on ABCNews.com. The "Blotter" broke the Mark Foley story, among many others.

Isham and his unit have been recognized with all of the major awards in the broadcast industry including numerous news Emmys, two Columbia DuPont Awards, a Peabody Award, four National Headliners Awards, two Overseas Press Club Awards, the ABA Gavel Award, the Joan Shorenstein Barone Award and three Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) and an Investigative Editors and Reporters Award for online journalism.

Isham organized the first major network interview with Osama bin Laden in May 1998 and he and his unit broke numerous stories relating to the ongoing threat of international terrorism. The group also broke stories that exposed holes in the security of major U.S. ports and airports. Under Isham’s direction, the unit also reported on the CIA’s interrogation techniques for the first time, insurance fraud after Hurricane Katrina and the secret tapes of Saddam Hussein.

He joined ABC News as an associate producer in 1978. Before that, Isham worked in the documentary unit at NBC News (1976-78).

He was graduated from Yale College in 1976 and Groton School in 1971. Isham was born in Berlin and has lived in Moscow, Hong Kong, Paris, Haiti and Washington D.C.

Christopher Isham Videos

  • Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism
  • CBS' Chris Isham Accepts 2012 Reed Irvine Award

FAQs on booking Christopher Isham

  • How do I book Christopher Isham to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Christopher Isham for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Christopher Isham, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Christopher Isham or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Christopher Isham

    Speaking fees for Christopher Isham, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Christopher Isham are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Christopher Isham, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Christopher Isham speak about?

    Christopher Isham is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Culture, Inspirational, Journalism.
  • Where does Christopher Isham travel from?

    Christopher Isham generally travels from Washington, DC, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Christopher Isham’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Christopher Isham for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Christopher Isham for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Christopher Isham or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Christopher Isham is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Christopher Isham for your event is available upon request. Christopher Isham generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Myung Sun Choi, Steven Brill, Corby Kummer, Melissa Chiu and Nancy Gibbs. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Christopher Isham for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Christopher Isham Speaker Videos

  • Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism
    CBS' Chris Isham Accepts 2012 Reed Irvine Award

Christopher Isham News

  • Christopher Isham - CBS News

    Christopher Isham was named Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief for CBS News in July 2007. He is responsible for the activity of that bureau, ...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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