Sydney Simone joins Morning Show
at FOX 44 & NBC 33
in Baton Rouge
✨CAREER UPDATE✨
Wake up Baton Rouge! I'm officially joining the #morning crew as a main weekday #anchor at BRProud. It's been a joy to anchor the weekend newscasts for the last two years. I'm excited to officially announce that I'm extending my stay in the Capital Region.
It's truly an honor to be promoted and chosen to continue my journey as a journalist. Although I won't be in the field on a day-to-day basis, I look forward sharing the news and stories that matter most. This time, from a different perspective. You’ll catch me in the streets from time to time. Once a #reporter, always a reporter! I'm blessed and looking forward to this next season!
I'm so elated to be working alongside Reggi Marion and Meteorologist Ashley Renee! If you're in the Capital Region, join me on the desk. Wake up with us on NBC 33 & FOX 44, Monday through Friday from 5:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Goodbye late nights and weekends. Hello mornings, happy to be back!
#Grateful 🙏🏽💜
Reporter of the Year 2024
Friday, March 22, 2024
On Friday, I became an award-winning journalist!!! I'm still in shock.
I'm truly honored to have won the "Reporter of the Year" Prestige Award for the large TV market in Louisiana. Thank you to the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters (LAB) and to my news director, John Walton, for believing in me.
This is a full circle moment. I started my career in the Shreveport-Texarkana market some years ago. I went to Texas and came back to Louisiana in the fall of 2022. This time, as a weekend anchor and reporter in Baton Rouge at BRProud/WGMB/WVLA .
I'm filled with so many emotions. Most of all, I'm feeling blessed and highly favored! This is my FIRST award as a professional. Thank you God! The work doesn't stop here. 🙏🏽
- Sydney Simon
Sydney Simone joins
NBC Local 33 and FOX 44
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Monday, November 7, 2022
New month. NEW gig. It's like my first day out! Lol. I've been so nervous leading up to this day. But, it's finally here lol. I'm proud to announce that I'm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as an Anchor/ Reporter for NBC Local 33 and FOX 44 news.
This move may not make sense to many, but this is a true testament to YOUR journey is YOUR JOURNEY.
After graduating in 2019, I didn't have a job. Moved to Atlanta for a few months to stay with family. I stepped out on faith when I left and moved to a small town in Texas called Texarkana. No family or friends in sight! Lol. But, it was one of the best decisions I've made. God... I see what you're doing! Lol. Nonetheless, I was in the ArkLaTex region, a much smaller market. However, I never made myself feel small or treated any story like it wasn't big enough. I came in, learned, embraced the new environment, got the job done, and trusted the process. More importantly, I stayed in my lane and respected those around me. I found a way to bring joy, excitement, and creativity in my own way. Being in the business for nearly 2 years with much hard work, prayer, supportive and encouraging people ( of course family and my mentor Cortney Hicks ), and a leap of faith I ended up at CW39 in Houston, Texas. Now, I'm taking my talents in a different direction and taking on a new role. I know this is where I'm supposed to be right now.
Once again, I'm in a new environment with new pressure but nothing I can't handle. I'm up for the challenge. To make this move sooooo early on and still have a lot to learn is so unexplainable. This is nothing but GOD. I'm truly blessed and forever grateful! Continuing my journey... it's still the beginning!
Louisiana what's good?! #Stop3 It feels so weird to toot my own horn but today... I am! Lol. From MMJ to Reporter now Anchor in three years!
I'm so excited to be here while doing what I love - telling stories! I can't wait to learn about Houston and embrace the culture. I'm devoted to the people!
- Sydney Simone