KELLYVAUGHEN.COM
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