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| Name | Diana Olick |
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| Birth Date | – |
| Birth Place | Washington, District of Columbia, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Emmy Award-winning journalist, CNBC’s Senior Climate and Real Estate Correspondent |
Diana Olick is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, recognized as CNBC’s Senior Climate and Real Estate Correspondent. She reports on real estate trends and climate change, contributing her insights across various NBC platforms. Olick is also the author of CNBC’s “Realty Check” blog, where she analyzes the housing market. With over two decades of experience, she has earned a reputation as a trusted voice in both the real estate and climate sectors.
Early life and education
Olick grew up in the United States, developing a passion for journalism early on. She attended Columbia University, earning a Bachelor’s in Comparative Literature with a minor in Soviet Studies. Later, she pursued a Master’s in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, completing it in 1991. Her education provided the foundation for her future success in reporting.
Career
Olick began her career in local news, working at stations like WABI-TV in Maine, WZZM-TV in Michigan, and KIRO-TV in Washington. In 1994, she joined CBS News, covering major programs like The CBS Evening News with Dan Rather and 48 Hours. She reported on significant events, such as the World Trade Center conspiracy trial.
In 2002, Olick joined CNBC and quickly recognized a surge in the housing market. She launched CNBC’s real estate beat and covered pivotal moments, like the subprime mortgage crisis. She also founded CNBC’s real estate page, which remains a key resource today.
By 2018, Olick expanded her focus to climate change, launching the “Rising Risks” series. This covered how climate change affects real estate. By 2021, she was reporting on climate issues full-time, including the 2021 COP26 United Nations Climate Summit in Scotland.
Olick contributes to NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, MSNBC, and NBC News NOW. She is also a regular speaker at industry events, offering her expertise on real estate and climate matters.
Personal life
Olick keeps her personal life relatively private. Despite her public career, she rarely shares details about her life outside of journalism. However, her dedication to her work makes her a significant figure in real estate and climate reporting.
Awards and achievements
Olick has received many awards throughout her career, including an Emmy and a Gracie Award in 2015 for her CNBC blog. She frequently speaks at industry events and is recognized as a leading figure in both real estate and climate journalism.
External links
Diana Olick on LinkedIn
Diana Olick on Instagram