Taylor Alanis
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
I am a dedicated and ambitious journalist with a passion for storytelling, delivering accurate news, and being a part of the community.
I have been nominated for an Emmy, an AP Award and am a TAB Award finalist.
In 2023, I was awarded the FOIA Award by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas for my investigative series into the large number of case dismissals at the Nueces County DA's office. This was during my eight months serving as the interim investigative reporter while also solo anchoring a brand new 4 p.m. show.
In 2023, I was honored by the League of United Latin American Citizens Council #1 as an outstanding community leader and am on the executive board of directors for the YMCA of the Coastal Bend.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Weekday 'Sunrise' Anchor/ MMJ
KRIS 6 News
08.2021 - Current
- Co-anchor the hour long 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. newscast and solo anchor the noon.
- I conduct live interviews both in studio and in the field. I report breaking news, investigative pieces, follow-ups, and features.
- I write, shoot and edit compelling news packages for broadcast and our digital platforms.
- I collaborate with producers and reporters to develop story ideas and pitch unique angles.
- I use our social media platforms to engage with our audience and promote my station’s brand, increasing online viewership and engagement. I have organically grown my professional Facebook page to nearly 10,000 followers.
- Emceed and judged numerous community events and anchored for large event broadcasts in the field i.e. parades, telethons.
Weekend Anchor/ MMJ
KIII TV 3
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Pitched, wrote, shot, and edited daily news stories.
- Found and delivered content during 'bare bones' weekend shifts while on the anchor desk.
- Earned a nomination for a Texas AP Broadcasters award for breaking news coverage of a 6-hour SWAT stand-off
- Anchored four 30-minute weekend shows.
- Co-produced weekends, and learned to thrive in a fast-paced news environment.
MMJ/ Fill in Anchor
KXXV
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Wrote, shot and edited stories for 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts
- Fulfilled duties as the weekend fill-in anchor, delivering news updates and helping find content.
- Covered high-profile events such as The Twin Peaks Massacre in Waco and the aftermath of the Fort Hood shootings, as well as numerous breaking news stories
- Produced feature, crime, court, and consumer reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2014
Skills
- In-depth reporting
- Writing/ Storytelling
- Emceeing
- Field/ In-studio anchoring
- Investigative reporting
- Pitching daily stories
- Public speaking
- Producing
- LIVE-U/ TV-U
- Social Media
- Digital articles
- Networking
Timeline
Weekday 'Sunrise' Anchor/ MMJ
KRIS 6 News
08.2021 - Current
Weekend Anchor/ MMJ
KIII TV 3
05.2017 - 10.2021
MMJ/ Fill in Anchor
KXXV
10.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Texas State University
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