Former Philadelphia broadcast reporter Malcolm Poindexter died today at age 84, his former employer said

Former Philadelphia broadcast reporter Malcolm Poindexter died today at age 84, his former employer said.

Poindexter, who retired from CBS3 in February 2001, had a diverse and illustrious career in television as a general assignment reporter, education reporter, public affairs host, editorial spokesman and community leader.

A four-time Emmy Award winner, his journalism career spanned more than 50 years and encompassed many mediums of the industry – newspapers, radio and television.

His assignments included serving as a reporter for the Philadelphia Tribune, The Bulletin, Jet and Ebony magazines, the Associated Negro Press, the London Daily Express and KYW Newsradio, according to a CBS3 news release.

He began his career with the Philadelphia Tribune and the Associated Negro Press in 1947 as a general assignment reporter and writer. During his 15 years with the Philadelphia Tribune, he served as a writer/photojournalist, columnist, sportswriter and editor, city editor, business manager, assistant comptroller and comptroller.

In 1960, Poindexter joined the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. In 1965, when KYW Newsradio was launched, Poindexter was one of the first reporters hired. Two years later, he joined KYW-TV.

Poindexter was inducted into the Philadelphia Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 1996.
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