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Seth Doane is an American television journalist, working for CBS News.

Key Information

Career

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Doane is a Peabody and multiple Emmy Award winning Senior Foreign Correspondent for CBS News.[1] The Italy-based correspondent reports primarily for CBS' "Sunday Morning"[2] the #1 rated Sunday morning news program in America.[3]

Doane had been a regular contributor to CBS Sunday Morning, and his role as a correspondent was formalized in early 2020 as announced by CBS News. CBS Sunday Morning executive producer, Rand Morrison, said "Seth is a superb fit for "Sunday Morning". His reporting is smart and sensitive - and he brings a signature style to every story he does."[4]

A few years ago, he was also named correspondent for 60 in 6,[5] a new 60 Minutes streaming program. "Seth has covered some of the most important stories of the last decade, and I can't wait for him to start reporting for '60 in 6'", 60 Minutes Executive Producer Bill Owens said in March 2020 when CBS made the announcement.[4]

In 2024, it was announced by CBS News that Doane would also host a new '60 Minutes' podcast called, "60 Minutes: A Second Look". In an interview published by The Hollywood Reporter, 60 Minutes EP Bill Owens was quoted as saying, "Seth Doane is one of the best journalists at CBS News. He's a big fan of 60 Minutes, and I'm sure one day he'll work at 60 Minutes."[6]

He won an Emmy in 2025 for his story "Face to Face",[7] in which Doane and his team (including producer Sari Aviv, editor Ed Givnish, cameraman David Cohen) profiled the work of "Combatants for Peace" a group centered around former Israeli and Palestinian fighters who unite for peace.[8] Doane was part of the team at CBS News Sunday Morning to be awarded the 2020 News Emmy Award for "Outstanding News Special" for a special broadcast from Florence, Italy, "A Sunday Morning In Florence".[9] The Rome, Italy based Doane contributed three separate pieces to the Emmy award-winning broadcast.[10]

Doane began his career at WNYW, New York City's Fox affiliate, as a field producer. Channel One News, the high-school TV network, then made him a news anchor, sending him abroad to cover stories in San Salvador, Indonesia, Iran, Afghanistan, and the Sudan.

In April 2006 CNN hired Doane as a special video news correspondent for South Asia, including India. He remained with CNN, based in New Delhi, until June 2007.

In August 2007, Doane became a national correspondent for CBS News, covering domestic issues. In 2008 he began reporting a segment titled "The Other America" on the effects of the economic recession on individual people and families. Doane is also a frequent correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning.

From April 2013[11] until March 2016, Doane was based in Beijing, China, covering events in Asia for CBS News. Since April 2016, he has been based in Rome and covering Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for CBS News.[12] On September 6, 2014, Doane married Andrea Pastorelli[13] in a same-sex civil ceremony in Arezzo, Italy at the Villa Rosa Badia Di Campoleone.[14]

In March 2020, Doane tested positive for COVID-19. He was one of the first news correspondents to go public and told Gayle King on CBS This Morning he did so to raise awareness, combat stigma and help people recognize symptoms.[15]

Childhood

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Seth Doane is a 12th generational Cape Codder. The detail was revealed in a story for CBS which profiled his father, Paul Doane a former Republican State Senator who represented "Cape Cod and the Islands" in Massachusetts.[16] The story was about his father's hobby, oyster fishing in Wellfleet.[17]

Noteworthy Interviews

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Doane has interviewed a number of high profile figures over the years in his role as correspondent for CBS' Sunday Morning. Interviews of note include: Paul McCartney in London,[18] Whoopi Goldberg at her home on the Italian island of Sardinia, a retreat for her which, as she explains to Doane, "Lots of people just need some place they can go and just 'Aaaaaaaaah",[19] Matt Damon in Marseilles, France where the actor shot "Stillwater",[20] Michelle Yeoh in France ahead of her Oscar win for "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once",[21] Jane Goodall at her childhood home in Bournemouth, England,[22] Pop star Ed Sheeran near his home in England and on-stage before a performance in Brooklyn,[23] Actor Paul Mescal at his alma mater in Dublin, Ireland,[24] Russell Crowe in 2015 at his home in Australia,[25] Wicked star Cynthia Erivo,[26] Cate Blanchett on her role in Tar at Abbey Road Studios in London,[27] The Dalai Lama,[28] Prince Harry [29] who reflected on his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II talking with Doane at a polo field in Brazil, discussing the future of Broadway with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber,[30] famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli at home with his family in Italy,[31] on set in Vancouver with Marcia Gay Harden,[32] on Broadway talking with Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone as they rehearsed for "The Roommate",[33] with British clothing designer Sir Paul Smith about his career and creative process,[34] Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton in Paris about being shy and the influence of director Derek Jarman on her work,[35] Keri Russell behind the scenes of "The Diplomat",[36] Rami Malek[37] in London on being an outsider has informed his career choices, actor Sophia Loren [38] on working with her son in "The Life Ahead", he was backstage at London's Hyde Park B-S-T festival with singer-songwriter Yusuf / Cat Stevens,[39] and had a rare interview at the Annecy Animation Festival in France with Matt Groening who created "The Simpsons[39]". interviewed ABBA creators at the island home of Björn Ulvaeus in Sweden and sitting at the piano in Stockholm with Benny Andersson who explained how he came up with the music for "Dancing Queen".[40]

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Seth Doane is an American television journalist and senior foreign correspondent for , based in , since 2016. A native of , with deep family roots spanning twelve generations, he graduated from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication in 2000 with a B.A. in . His career began at WNYW-TV in New York, followed by roles at and as a CNN International correspondent in , before joining , where he served as Asia correspondent in for three years. Doane has reported from more than 70 countries, covering breaking news such as terrorist attacks across , conflicts in the and , the from its epicenter (during which he contracted and recovered from the virus), migration crises, and climate change, while also handling the Vatican beat and traveling with . He contributes to CBS Sunday Morning and hosts the 60 Minutes podcast "A Second Look." Doane's work has earned him a for reporting on , multiple , and a local Emmy nomination at age 22 for a school security investigation.

Early Life and Education

Upbringing and Family Roots

Seth Doane was born on June 26, 1978, in , on . His family traces its presence in the region back 12 generations, establishing a longstanding connection to the area's communities and landscapes. This multi-generational stability in and surrounding towns provided a consistent rural-suburban environment characterized by seasonal , maritime heritage, and tight-knit local networks, elements that later informed his observational approach to reporting. Doane's paternal lineage includes descent from Deacon John Doane, an early settler who arrived in the area in 1644 as part of the Plymouth Colony's expansion, contributing to the foundational demographics of Eastham and nearby settlements. His father, Paul Doane, a native and former local selectman, exemplified civic involvement typical of families with deep regional ties. Such familial continuity, rooted in colonial-era migration patterns rather than later influxes, fostered an early familiarity with historical narratives and community dynamics, verifiable through genealogical records linking the Doanes to 17th-century land grants and town records. Doane grew up in , attending local schools amid the Cape's blend of agricultural, fishing, and resort economies, which exposed him to diverse interpersonal stories from an early age. He graduated from Harwich High School in 1996, participating in the school's television production activities, an involvement that aligned with the practical, hands-on learning opportunities in a small-town setting with limited but focused media resources. This geographic isolation from urban centers, combined with reliable family support, likely reinforced self-reliant habits and a grounded perspective, as evidenced by his sustained references to as a formative anchor in professional reflections.

Academic Training

Doane completed his secondary education at Harwich High in , graduating in 1996. He then pursued higher education at the of Southern California's Annenberg for Communication and Journalism, enrolling in 1996 and earning a degree in in 2000. During his time at USC, Doane earned recognition on the , reflecting academic excellence amid a that integrated rigorous coursework with practical media production. The Annenberg program's structure prioritized hands-on training through student-operated outlets like Annenberg Television News (ATVN), where aspiring journalists developed skills in reporting, editing, and on-air delivery, distinguishing it from more lecture-based approaches at other institutions. This experiential focus equipped Doane with foundational competencies in broadcast techniques, including field reporting and multimedia storytelling, essential for entry into professional journalism.

Professional Career

Entry into Journalism

Doane's entry into professional journalism began shortly after his graduation from the University of Southern California in 2000, with his first television role as a field producer in the Special Projects and Investigations unit at WNYW-TV, the Fox affiliate in New York City. In this position, he contributed to investigative reporting efforts, earning a nomination for a local Emmy Award in the investigative category at the age of 22. This early experience honed his skills in fieldwork and story development under the pressures of local broadcast deadlines. Following approximately a year at WNYW-TV, Doane transitioned in 2001 to , an in-school television network broadcast to nearly eight million students across the , where he served as an and correspondent until 2006. Based initially in , he reported on a range of topics tailored for a young audience, including domestic issues and introductory international stories, which demanded clear on-air delivery and engaging narrative construction. This role marked the start of his on-camera presence and allowed him to build proficiency in solo field reporting, , and production—skills essential for independent journalism in resource-limited environments. In April 2006, Doane joined as a special video news correspondent based in the bureau, focusing on until June 2007. There, he covered and in-depth features from across the region, such as reports from India's brothels and broader geopolitical developments, providing initial exposure to international desks and the demands of rapid-response foreign reporting. These formative positions at local, educational, and cable news outlets cultivated Doane's versatility in live reporting, investigative techniques, and cross-cultural storytelling, laying a practical foundation that facilitated his subsequent advancements in .

Transition to CBS News

In August 2007, Seth Doane transitioned from CNN International to CBS News, joining as a New York-based national correspondent effective August 13. This role positioned him to contribute reports across CBS News broadcasts, including the Evening News and Sunday Morning, marking his entry into major U.S. network journalism after international experience in South Asia. Doane's initial assignments emphasized domestic coverage, such as the "The Other America" series on CBS News Sunday Morning, which examined economic hardships during the emerging 2008 financial crisis. Reports included profiles of families grappling with foreclosure, job loss, and adaptive financial strategies, as in a November 2008 piece on households closing doors to stem spending amid recession pressures. These stories showcased on-the-ground reporting from affected U.S. communities, highlighting individual resilience without broader policy advocacy. He also handled select emerging international stories from his New York base, such as a 2008 assignment on climate impacts in the , underscoring his versatility in fast-paced, travel-intensive environments. Doane incorporated multimedia elements, including video diaries for programs like 48 Hours, to document human-centered narratives. This phase built his reputation for reliable, deadline-driven delivery within CBS's high-stakes framework, leveraging prior skills for dynamic broadcast integration.

International Postings and Assignments

In April 2016, Seth Doane relocated to , , to serve as a senior foreign correspondent for , with primary responsibilities for reporting on Vatican affairs, European developments, and events across and the . From his base, Doane covered breaking news including terrorist attacks throughout , such as those in major cities, while accompanying on international travels to document papal engagements and Church-related stories. His assignments extended to on-the-ground reporting in diverse regions, encompassing , , and , contributing to coverage in over 70 countries during his tenure. Doane's fieldwork underscored the physical demands of foreign correspondence; in March 2020, while reporting from amid the early outbreak—then Europe's epicenter—he tested positive for the virus, leading to a 41-day at home in alongside his . He continued contributing remotely, providing firsthand accounts of the pandemic's impact on Italian healthcare and .

Notable Reporting and Contributions

Key Interviews and Profiles

Doane profiled renowned primatologist in an October 2021 CBS Sunday Morning segment, focusing on her book The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times and her decades of chimpanzee research in Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park, where she observed tool use among primates that challenged prior scientific assumptions. Goodall shared with Doane her childhood fascination with animals, sparked by gazing at her family's garden in , and emphasized individual actions in conservation amid environmental decline, drawing from her Roots & Shoots youth program founded in 1991. In October 2025, Doane conducted an extended interview with Oscar-winning director for CBS Sunday Morning, centered on del Toro's Netflix adaptation of Frankenstein, during which del Toro revealed his early infatuation with Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley—author of the 1818 novel—and displayed practical effects elements of the creature, underscoring themes of isolation and human monstrosity reflective of his personal views on societal "weirdness." The discussion highlighted del Toro's career-long engagement with horror, from films like (2006) to (2017), portraying setbacks as integral to creative storytelling. That same month, Doane profiled The Simpsons creator in another CBS Sunday Morning feature marking the animated series' entry into its 37th season, exploring its predictive elements—such as episodes foreshadowing events like smartwatches and presidential candidacies—and Groening's dual commitments to (debuted 1989) and (premiered 1999), which he humorously described as a balancing act of feigned busyness between projects. The interview, filmed partly at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, delved into the show's cultural longevity through character-driven satire rather than overt messaging. Doane's Vatican-based work has included interviews with church observers and officials on papal transitions and reforms, such as discussions during ' 2025 health crisis and funeral preparations, revealing internal dynamics like efforts to address clerical abuse and bureaucratic inertia without resolving longstanding tensions. These segments, often from rooftops overlooking , provided on-the-ground insights into conclave processes and the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, through reactions from Vatican residents and analysts.

Coverage of Global Events

Doane provided on-the-ground reporting from Nice, France, following the July 14, 2016, truck attack, in which a Tunisian resident drove into crowds on the , killing 86 people and injuring over 400, an incident claimed by . He detailed the timeline of the assault and its immediate aftermath, including heightened security measures across amid a wave of similar vehicle-ramming incidents linked to Islamist extremism. In August 2017, Doane covered the van attack, where a 22-year-old Moroccan national plowed into pedestrians on Las Ramblas, killing 16 and injuring over 130, followed by related stabbings and a failed bombing in that killed one woman and injured six police officers. His reporting traced the cell's preparations for a larger explosives-based plot thwarted by an accidental detonation in Alcanar, underscoring persistent vulnerabilities in decentralized jihadist networks operating in . Doane's Vatican coverage included the February 2019 summit on clergy sexual , convened by , where bishops addressed prevention and accountability amid global revelations of systemic cover-ups, including the pope's private meeting with a Polish survivor on the eve of proceedings. He reported on survivor protests outside the Vatican during the October 2018 , highlighting demands for transparency as church leaders grappled with scandals that implicated high-ranking officials in failures to report to civil authorities. In May 2019, Doane covered Francis's issuance of Vos estis lux mundi, a universal church law mandating investigation of allegations against bishops and clerics, though critics, including victims' advocates, argued it lacked mechanisms and failed to address historical institutional adequately. On geopolitical developments, Doane reported from in May 2018 on Italy's crisis, where populist parties' coalition talks triggered market volatility, with the stock exchange dropping 2.9% and the falling amid fears of fiscal instability post-March elections. He also provided the sole U.S. network on-site coverage of the April 2018 U.S.-led strikes on Syrian chemical weapons facilities in response to the Douma attack, documenting the precision strikes on three sites and their implications for escalation thresholds in the . These reports emphasized factual sequences of events and operational details over interpretive narratives, reflecting Doane's focus on verifiable timelines from conflict zones.

Podcast and Multimedia Work

In September 2024, Doane launched and began hosting the 60 Minutes: A Second Look, produced by , which explores the program's archival materials by featuring unreleased audio tapes from landmark interviews and providing contemporary reflections on original stories. The debut , released on September 18, 2024, examined a 2011 segment on , incorporating outtakes and discussions with correspondent about her early career trajectory and cultural impact. Subsequent episodes have revisited interviews with figures such as and other influential personalities, emphasizing the podcast's role in resurfacing historical context through audio-exclusive content not available in original broadcasts. This audio format extends Doane's traditional video reporting by enabling deeper dives into archival audio, appealing to listeners seeking portable, on-demand access to legacies, with episodes typically running 20-30 minutes and distributed on platforms including , , and iHeart. Doane, drawing from his experience as a senior foreign correspondent, collaborates with original contributors to contextualize past reporting, as seen in analyses of geopolitical and cultural shifts since the initial airings. Doane's multimedia contributions also include regular segments for CBS Sunday Morning, where he integrates video field reports, audio interviews, and digital extensions—such as online clips and derived from on-air features—to broaden story dissemination across platforms. For instance, his 2024 profiles on topics like and directors have been adapted into podcast episodes and streaming video segments, facilitating cross-format engagement with audiences. This approach aligns with evolving trends, prioritizing hybrid delivery without altering core journalistic standards.

Awards and Recognition

Major Honors Received

In 2004, Seth Doane received the for "The Suffering of ," a series he reported, wrote, videographed, and produced for , detailing the complexities of Sudan's civil war and genocide in during a solo trip to the region. This honor recognized his firsthand coverage of the , highlighting risks undertaken to provide undiluted on-the-ground insights into the conflict's causes and impacts. Doane has earned multiple through the of Television Arts and Sciences for his foreign correspondence with , including team recognition for Sunday Morning's 2020 special broadcast from , awarded for Outstanding News Special. In 2025, he received an Emmy for a report on initiatives between and , underscoring peer validation of his balanced examination of contentious international dynamics. These awards affirm the evidentiary strength of his reporting on global events, where empirical observation and prevail over narrative conformity.

Impact on Journalism

Doane's on-location journalism has advanced foreign reporting by prioritizing direct observation over remote speculation, particularly in conflict zones where access is limited. In April 2018, he became the sole U.S. network correspondent to enter , shortly after a suspected chemical weapons attack by the Assad regime, delivering eyewitness documentation of the aftermath including damaged sites and survivor testimonies that supplemented official and opposition narratives. Such fieldwork counters the distortions common in desk-bound analysis, which relies on unverified proxies and can amplify biases from institutional sources like governments or advocacy groups. His extensive Vatican coverage has highlighted underreported facets of ecclesiastical operations, fostering empirical insight into Church-state causal dynamics often simplified or ideologically framed in mainstream discourse. Reports from inside the Vatican's secret archives, which catalog over 1,000 years of papal documentation, and the Vatican's observatory—where faith intersects with scientific inquiry—underscore the institution's historical continuity and adaptive roles in global affairs, from to production. By embedding in since 2016 and traveling with papal delegations, Doane has provided audiences with grounded perspectives on these dynamics, challenging narratives that prioritize contemporary controversies over structural realities. Spanning over 17 years at since joining in August 2007, Doane's adaptability—from Asia-focused beats covering over 70 cities in a dozen countries to European assignments amid terrorist attacks and migrations—exemplifies sustained depth in international journalism. This longevity, coupled with ventures into podcasts and , has modeled accessible, evidence-based storytelling that elevates public comprehension of complex events. However, as a within a mainstream network subject to access-driven editorial constraints, his work illustrates trade-offs: the benefits of institutional resources for field access versus limitations on pursuing highly controversial angles that risk alienating sources, a pattern observed across legacy media where empirical rigor sometimes yields to narrative cohesion.

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