Career in Journalism

An accomplished journalist, Atika Shubert began her career as a producer for CNN in Jakarta. Over the course of nearly two decades, she has reported on a broad array of global events and developed a reputation for thorough, on-the-ground coverage. She is currently based in Berlin, serving as a CNN correspondent covering news across Germany and Europe.

Throughout her career, Shubert has held multiple international assignments, including positions as CNN's correspondent in Jakarta, Tokyo, London (2008–2015), and Indonesia. Her wide-ranging coverage underscores her status as a seasoned media personality.

Major Stories and Global Reporting

Atika Shubert has reported on numerous significant global and regional developments. Among the major events she has covered are the fall of Indonesian President Suharto in 1998, East Timor’s transition to independence, and the inauguration of President Megawati Sukarnoputri. She also reported on the Free Aceh separatist movement, the religious conflicts in Ambon, and the 2002 Bali bombings.

Internationally, she has covered events such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, nuclear tensions in the Korean Peninsula in 2006, and the Japanese hostage situation in Iraq. She also contributed a notable report for CNN’s special, "Remembering Hiroshima," marking the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombing in 1945. Her coverage of the Schapelle Corby verdict in Bali and various developments across the Philippines, Singapore, and wider Europe further highlights her extensive field experience.