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Kelly Vaughen

Journalist

CBS News Detroit
Detroit, MI

Reporter/Anchor/MMJ

February, 2023 - Present

-Shot, wrote and edited visually compelling stories as an mmj.

-Worked in collaboration with a photographer for engaing live shots, and stories as a reporter.

-Anchored weekend evening newscasts, and filled in as anchor during the week.

-Pitched enterprise leads daily, as well as covered breaking news. 
-Wrote stories for the website and created social media content.

KUTV 2News
Salt Lake City, UT

Reporter/Anchor/Special Projects 

December, 2019 - January 2023

-Pitched daily stories with multiple angles for different newscasts, developed contacts, wrote clear and compelling scripts, readily pivoted to breaking news.
-Produced engaging and informative live shots.
-Wrote daily stories for the website, and created social media content across all platforms.
-Fill-in anchored for morning, afternoon, and weekend newscasts.
-Established "Eye on Utah" franchise, with daily enterprise and original reports.
-Contributed to investigative team with multi-part reports.

WHNT News 19
Huntsville, AL

MMJ/Anchor

October, 2017 - December, 2019

-Pitched, shot, wrote and edited packages daily.
-Produced multiple active and creative live shots.
-Filled in as anchor for weekday morning and noon shows.
-Filled in as producer and anchor for weekend shows.
-Wrote stories for the website, and posted on social media daily.

Voice of America
Washington, D.C.

Investigative/Documentary Team

September, 2016 - August, 2017

-Assisted in production and research of documentary, "Boko Haram: Journey From Evil."
-Researched for investigative team including data journalism and vetting sources in Africa.

Education

American University 
2017

Master of Arts - Journalism and Public Affairs 

Hofstra University 
2013

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism 

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