Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Charlotte Cross is a reputed journalist reporting on environmental issues at ITV News Central in Birmingham, England.
Personal Life and Interesting Facts :
- Charlotte’s journey in journalism began early. She was nominated for Student/Newcomer of the Year at the Midlands Media Awards in June 2013. She earned the title of Journalism Student of the Year at City of Wolverhampton College in July 2009, associated with Bullivant Media.
- Her family includes her mother, Jayne Cross, and three sisters.
- Charlotte is married to Mark Mudie, Head of Media at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). She also has two beloved dogs, Winston and Beowulf.
- In moments of personal loss, Charlotte shared her grief after her 14-year-old Labrador, Monty, passed away, connecting deeply with her audience over the bond between pets and their owners.
- Charlotte supports important causes, including participating in Macmillan Cancer Support’s fundraising project, where she completed a 5k run.
- On her personal social media, Cross describes herself as a “feminist, devoted dog mom, bookworm, and passionate music lover.” She humorously adds, “I’m that tall one with the curly hair.”
- A few years ago, Cross accused British Airways of sexism after the airline addressed her refund to her husband, despite her being the lead passenger. The incident sparked a broader conversation about everyday sexism, with many sharing similar experiences. British Airways apologized, explaining that their system lists names alphabetically.
Education and Career :
- Charlotte graduated from the University of Nottingham with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Philosophy (Jt Hons). She also holds a Master of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Staffordshire University.
- Her academic foundation was laid at South Bromsgrove High School and King Edward VI High School for Girls, Edgbaston. She won Journalism Student of the Year at City of Wolverhampton College in 2009 and was nominated for Student/Newcomer of the Year at the Midlands Media Awards in 2013.
- Charlotte’s remarkable investigative journalism has earned her numerous prestigious nominations. In 2022, she was nominated for Journalist of the Year and Programme of the Year by the Royal Television Society (Midlands) for her work on the Ockenden Report, covering the maternity scandal at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust.
- Charlotte’ series ‘What’s Killing the Wye?’, an in-depth investigation into pollution issues along the River Wye, earned her a nomination for Investigation/Campaign of the Year at The Drum Online Media Awards in 2022.
- Additionally, Cross has been nominated multiple times for various awards, including: – Programme of the Year (2022) ; Investigation/Campaign of the Year (2022) by The Drum Online Media Awards ; Journalist of the Year (2021, 2019) ; Royal Television Society (Midlands) & Midlands Media Awards – On-Screen Personality of the Year (2021, 2019)
- In May 2014, Charlotte also won Digital Scoop of the Year at the ITV News Awards, recognizing her exceptional talent in digital journalism.