01 — Origin
An unlikely starting point
Born in Seoul to parents who fled North Korea, Juju was raised in Northern California. After graduating with honors from Stanford, she joined ABC News in 1987 as an entry-level desk assistant.
About Juju
Meet Juju Chang
Emmy®-winning co-anchor, ABC News Nightline
Journalist. Storyteller. Catalyst.
The throughline
One of America’s most trusted journalists, reaching millions daily across ABC, Hulu, and Disney+, and a definitive voice on modern culture, identity, and family.
Juju Chang, one of the most prominent women in broadcast news, the Emmy Award-winning co-anchor of Nightline and a regular contributor to Good Morning America and 20/20, has distinguished her reporting with stirring personal narratives set against the backdrop of breaking news and topical issues.
Her multi-faceted perspectives stem from her background as an immigrant, an Asian American, a Jewish mom with 3 now grown sons who identify as 50% Korean and 100% Jewish.
02 — The rise
Four decades of reporting
Her path led from producing World News Tonight to KGO-TV in San Francisco, NewsOne in Washington, World News Now, and today’s anchor desk at Nightline.
A career measured in human stories4 decades
Tens of thousands of interviews.
03 — Signature reporting
Justice and true crime
From Bridge of Lies and Stop the Hate to reporting for 20/20 on Murder in Atlanta, Nikki Addimando, and the Menendez brothers, Juju brings rigor and empathy to stories with real human stakes.
“Reporting begins with listening — and the courage to stay with a story.”
04 — Advocacy
Storytelling that makes space
Her reporting has centered LGBTQ+ lives, gender-based violence, the Emmy-winning Trans and Targeted, femicide in Honduras, Boko Haram in Central Africa, and the dyslexia documentary Left Behind.
05 — Beyond the desk
On stages and in community
Juju has delivered keynotes for Google, MLB, Fidelity, Princeton, Columbia, and Northeastern, and moderated conversations at Sundance, Lake Nona, and SALA with influential voices across culture and business.
06 — Identity
Belonging is part of the story
Her community work includes Jewish advocacy and service with the Council on Foreign Relations, 92NY, and the founding board of the Korean American Community Foundation.
Recognition
A career recognized across journalism
Emmy® AwardsGracie AwardsDeadline ClubLA Press ClubDuPontEdward R. MurrowPeabodyLifetime Achievement HonorsJustice in Action Award
Trusted by Leading Organizations
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With decades of experience as an Emmy® Award-winning journalist and co-anchor of ABC News Nightline, Juju Chang is widely respected for her compassionate, deeply reported storytelling that inspires action and reflection. Book Juju to speak at your event, moderate your panel, or consult on inclusive storytelling.