October 08, 2018
A former anchor who recently departed CBS3 in Philadelphia is starting a new role with CNN, where she'll serve as a Washington correspondent for the national news network.
Jessica Dean, a long-time fixture on "Eyewitness News," will soon join CNN's bureau in the nation's capital, colleague Sam Feist first confirmed on Twitter.
Thank you, Sam! Very excited to being joining CNN as a Washington correspondent. https://t.co/yRMogkr1yX
— Jessica Dean (@jessicadean) October 8, 2018
Dean had tweeted last month that she would soon be leaving CBS3 for another opportunity.
I'd like to share some news.... pic.twitter.com/YXWP19A9Mp
— Jessica Dean (@jessicadean) September 21, 2018
The Arkansas native is married to Blake Rutherford, a former campaign staffer for Bill Clinton who has remained involved in Democratic politics.
Dean thanked her colleagues last month on her last day with CBS3.
The goodbyes have begun. My last night here at CBS 3. I'll see you tonight on @CBSPhilly at 5pm, 6pm and 11pm. (Photo cred: @hendersonrob) pic.twitter.com/SNDslo6fA6
— Jessica Dean (@jessicadean) September 26, 2018
The specifics of Dean's role with CNN Politics and where she'll appear regularly were not immediately known.
