Nicole Baker is joining CBS 11 DFW KTVT as co-anchor of the 5, 6 and 10pm newscasts from CBS Baltimore WJZ where she anchors the 5 and 7pm news.
"I am overwhelmingly humbled not only to be in God’s perfect will, but to be growing within the CBS News family and joining an incredible, dynamic team at CBS 11, especially alongside @dougdunbar at 5, 6 & 10pm," Baker posted on Instagram. "To my future #DFW family: I can’t wait to meet you, learn all about you and become part of your communities that I know hold a treasured past of rich history, culture and community. I hope to earn your trust to tell your stories and be part of your lives."
"It's never easy leaving a place you love, but we're ready to welcome you with open arms here in N. Texas," CBS 11 anchor Doug Dunbar tweeted. "Congrats @NicoleBakerTV, the team here at @CBSDFW is looking forward to seeing you soon! To the wonderful people of Baltimore and @wjz we promise to take good care of her!"
Baker signs off WJZ today, April 20, 2022.
The Philadelphia native joined WJZ in 2018 from WJCL 22 Savannah, GA.
Baker started in the broadcast biz as an anchor/reporter/producer with WJFW 12 Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
The Spelman College with honors grad interned at CNN and WSB Atlanta. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
Breaking news! Meet your newest CBS 11 anchor @NicoleBakerTV!! Catch her with our @cbs11doug every weeknight at 5, 6 and 10 o'clock! 🤠 pic.twitter.com/n1E5mSrlAy
— CBS DFW (@CBSDFW) May 16, 2022
