Bob Ortega Biography / Wiki
Bob Ortega is an American senior writer for CNN Investigates, covering border and immigration issues from Phoenix, Arizona. He joined CNN after a long career as an investigative journalist, most recently spending nearly six years at the Arizona Republic as a specialty writer covering the border and focusing on child welfare. He also served as managing editor for the Honolulu Civil Beat, which focuses on accountability journalism.
Ortega started his journalism career in Alaska as a television reporter in Fairbanks, Juneau, and Anchorage. He then transitioned to print journalism at the Anchorage Times, where he discovered a military program testing lethal chemical and biological agents at a remote military base close to Delta, Alaska. After serving as managing editor of the Homer News, Ortega went on to cover child labor and other topics for the Wall Street Journal and the Seattle Times. Bob published “In Sam We Trust: The Untold Story of Sam Walton and Walmart, the World’s Largest Retailer” when he was employed at the Journal.
Ortega trained investigative journalists for ten years while working abroad in nations like Paraguay, Georgia, Belarus, and Ukraine. He also worked through revolutions in Georgia and Ukraine, as well as a military takeover in Paraguay. His visa was withdrawn and he was forced to leave Belarus after the Lukashenko dictatorship shut down a program he oversaw to support independent news media.
Bob Ortega Age
How old is Ortega? Information about his date of birth is not available. Ortega was born in Mexico City.
Bob Ortega Education
Ortega studied and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Princeton University in 1980. He also graduated and earned a Master of Arts degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. ALSO READ: Nick Paton Walsh
Bob Ortega Height / Measurements
How tall is Ortega? He stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.6m). Information about his other body measurements is under review.
Bob Ortega Nationality / Ethnicity
Bob holds Mexican-American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born in Mexico City. He is of Mexican nationality/ethnicity.
Bob Ortega Parents / Family / Siblings
Ortega was born and raised in Mexico City. However, information about his parents and siblings is not available. We will update you once the information is available. Ortega moved with his parents from Mexico City to the United States when he was nine.
Bob Ortega Wife / Married / Children
Is Bob Married? Information about his marital status is currently not available. He is confidential when it comes to matters concerning his personal life.
Bob Ortega Salary
Ortega is an American senior writer, earning an annual salary between $60,000 and $110,000.
Bob Ortega Net Worth
Ortega is a senior writer for CNN Investigates, covering border and immigration issues and has an estimated net worth between $3 million and $8 million.
Bob Ortega CNN News
Ortega has been serving as a senior writer for CNN Investigates, covering border and immigration issues from Phoenix, Arizona. He joined CNN after a long career as an investigative journalist, most recently spending nearly six years at the Arizona Republic as a specialty writer covering the border and focusing on child welfare. He also served as managing editor for the Honolulu Civil Beat, which focuses on accountability journalism.
Ortega started his journalism career in Alaska as a television reporter in Fairbanks, Juneau, and Anchorage. He then transitioned to print journalism at the Anchorage Times, where he discovered a military program testing lethal chemical and biological agents at a remote military base close to Delta, Alaska. After serving as managing editor of the Homer News, Ortega went on to cover child labor and other topics for the Wall Street Journal and the Seattle Times. Bob published “In Sam We Trust: The Untold Story of Sam Walton and Walmart, the World’s Largest Retailer” when he was employed at the Journal.
Ortega trained investigative journalists for ten years while working abroad in nations like Paraguay, Georgia, Belarus, and Ukraine. He also worked through revolutions in Georgia and Ukraine, as well as a military takeover in Paraguay. His visa was withdrawn and he was forced to leave Belarus after the Lukashenko dictatorship shut down a program he oversaw to support independent news media.
