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Kelli Kennedy

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Award-wining News Reporter/Editor with over 20 years at Associated Press and NYT, adept at creating engaging content and uncovering unique angles under tight deadlines. Expert in managing teams and enhancing storytelling with multimedia elements. Renowned for building deep source relationships and editing thousands of stories, blending hard skills in journalism with soft skills in leadership and communication.

Accomplished healthcare writer specializing in both science/policy and wellness sectors.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Ghost Writer

Wellness Blogger
Los Angeles, CA
02.2022 - 06.2025
  • Ghost wrote a wellness book for a well-known celebrity influencer that included diet, fitness, beauty, skincare, and home cleaning tips.

News Reporter/Editor

Associated Press
Miami, FL
12.2015 - 01.2023
  • Written some of the biggest news stories over the past 20 years, generating story ideas and conducting interviews to uncover unique angles.
  • Edited thousands of news and broadcast stories as Breaking News Editor, ensuring accuracy and timeliness under tight deadlines.
  • Produced online content, including click-bait headlines and tag lines, and coordinated photos and videos to enhance storytelling.

Freelance Reporter

New York Times Co
Miami, FL
01.2003 - 11.2005
  • Covered national court cases and major hurricanes for NYT in South Florida, developing sources and conducting interviews to produce precise, engaging stories on tight deadlines.

Managing Editor

Boca Raton News
Boca Raton, FL
03.2002 - 03.2004
  • Supervised a diverse team of 25, coordinating efforts of reporters, editors, and designers to meet daily publication deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
06-2000

Skills

  • Create highly engaging copy under tight deadlines
  • Generate nuanced story angles to draw in readers
  • Unique storytelling that connects with readers for high impact takeaways
  • Oversee all facets of the storytelling process for print, photo, and broadcast
  • Edited thousands of features and news stories for The Associated Press wire
  • Develop deep relationships with sources from local and federal government to charities, celebrities, and fashion brands, so I am their 'first call'

Timeline

Ghost Writer

Wellness Blogger
02.2022 - 06.2025

News Reporter/Editor

Associated Press
12.2015 - 01.2023

Freelance Reporter

New York Times Co
01.2003 - 11.2005

Managing Editor

Boca Raton News
03.2002 - 03.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

Wheaton College

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