Amy Stone


Amy Stone is a former American television personality who worked for New England Sports Network, WMAQ-TV, and WCBS-TV.

Early life and career

A native of Michigan, Stone graduated from the University of Michigan in 1989 with degrees in communications and film. Stone began her career as a producer at WDIV-TV in Detroit, in June 1989. In September 1990, she received her first on-camera position as a weekend news anchor for WLUC-TV in Marquette, Michigan.

NESN

In March 1991, Stone joined New England Sports Network, where she was the first host of SportsDesk. In 1993 she became the on-site reporter for Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins games. She also served as a substitute host on Sports Digest and the Red Sox pregame show

Chicago

After Stone's husband accepted a job in Chicago, she began to look for a job there. In 1994 she was hired by CLTV. One year later she joined SportsChannel Chicago. By 1997, SportsChannel planned to showcase Stone as a studio host. However, during a round of staff cutbacks, Stone decided to pursue other opportunities. She did not look at any network jobs, as they required extensive travel and Stone had a fear of flying. She accepted an offer to work as a weekday sports reporter and fill-in sports anchor at WMAQ-TV. At the time of her hiring, Stone was the only female sports reporter on a "Big Three" affiliate in Chicago, the only one on a network affiliate in the top five metropolitan areas, and only one of three in the top ten television markets.

WCBS

In May 2000, Stone joined WCBS-TV in New York City as a lifestyles reporter. Stone left WCBS in May 2005 after the birth of her second child.

China

From 2006 to 2008, Stone worked in Beijing as a copy editor at China Daily, China's largest English-language newspaper. She also worked for the Shenzhen Daily and was an investigative reporter for China Central Television.