Sir Trevor Phillips joins CBS News as Senior Global Affairs Correspondent

Sky News presenter Sir Trevor Phillips has been named senior global affairs correspondent for CBS News.

He joins CBS News with more than three decades of experience in broadcasting and international affairs. He is a three-time winner at the Royal Television Society Journalism Awards.

Most recently, he hosted Sky News’ flagship programme “Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips” where he has won praise for his sharp interviews and his fearlessness in confronting the knottiest questions.

“Trevor Phillips cuts through the noise. His decades-long career is a masterclass in seeing beyond groupthink and pursuing the truth,” said Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief at CBS News.

“Trevor’s deep knowledge of geopolitics and history will be an incredible asset at CBS News, where he’ll quickly become an indispensable voice for audiences across all platforms.”

Phillips’ career spans television, business, and politics. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1999 for his services to broadcast journalism. He received a knighthood in 2022 for his work in equality and human rights. In addition to serving as a broadcaster, Phillips has written regularly for the UK’s biggest newspapers, The Times, The Daily Mail, The Sun and The Sunday Times.

He began his television career as a researcher at London Weekend Television, later becoming head of current affairs. He presented “The London Programme,” a long-running ITV current affairs series, from 1987 to 1995. His work has also appeared on the BBC and Channel 4.

Sky News confirmed the appointment with Executive Chairman David Rhodes saying: “Sir Trevor Phillips has brought audiences insightful conversations every Sunday – at Sky News we’re grateful for all that he has contributed.

“I know Trevor will bring the best of that to America with this exciting new opportunity. We wish him every success”