Kenneth Reid (born 23 June 1955 in Belfast) [1] is a Northern Irish journalist. He retired as Political Editor at UTV on 31 March 2021. [2] [3]
Reid's career as a journalist began at The News Letter in 1977, where he remained for seven years. [2] This was followed by stints as the sports editor, and later editor, of the Sunday News from 1984 to 1987, and reporting for the Cork Examiner from 1987 to 1994. [2]
Reid joined UTV in 1994. [2] He was one of two journalists at the station believed to have not been considered for a voluntary redundancy package at the station in late 2008. [4] Reid has blogged on UTV's website on political affairs in Northern Ireland since May 2008. [5]
Reid received the honour of News Broadcaster of the Year at the CIPR Press and Broadcast Awards in 2005 [6] and 2006. [7]
Reid studied at Methodist College Belfast and the University of Hull, becoming involved with the student newspaper at the latter institution. [2] He is married with three children. [2]
Reid is a fan of Cliftonville, Everton and Rugby club Ballymena.
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