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ABC Eyewitness News Reporter Shares How Iona Helped Him Land Dream Job
Anthony Carlo '15 says Iona gave him the tools to turn his dream into a reality
As a reporter for ABC Eyewitness News, Anthony Carlo is known across New York as a voice for the people. A graduate of the Class of 2015, this Iona alumnus and Yonkers resident is proud to be living his dream job, and he credits Iona for giving him his start.
“Since I was a little kid, I had a dream that I wanted to be a broadcaster on TV. I’d pretend I was announcing Yankees games in my backyard or hosting sports talk shows,” he said. “Iona was crucial for my start in this industry because it gave me the hands-on tools I needed to learn the trade. I’ve heard stories about how students at bigger journalism schools have a difficult time even getting in front of a camera until they’re an upperclassman. At Iona, that was never an issue.”
“As long as you wanted to put in the work, there was someone there to give you the opportunity and help you do it,” Carlo continued. “Opportunities are key and without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
