MARY MCKENZIE
anchor reporter host
Mary is a truly must-watch TV personality with broadcast and cable experience. A relatable storyteller, drawing viewers with a depth of context to stories in both scripted and ad lib formats. Mary is known for creating memorable on-air moments infused with dynamic, engaging personality while retaining credibility with viewers. Whether she's covering breaking news or stories of people making a difference, what sets Mary apart is authenticity, genuine love of a good story and her easy, conversational style.
KGTV, San Diego, CA Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter
Anchor weekend morning shows and digital broadcasts
Work with producers to write stories and interview segments
Research, pitch and cover breaking news and general assignments
Use social media to research and promote coverage
WBFF-TV, Baltimore, MD Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter
Solo anchor six hours of weekend morning shows
Work with producers to write stories and interview segments
Arrange and conduct in studio interviews
Research, pitch and report primarily health stories and general assignments
Use social media to research and promote coverage
News 12, Long Island, NY Weekend Anchor
Solo anchor eight half-hour shows each weekend for 24-hour news station
Work with producer to select, write, copy edit and stack shows
Arrange and conduct in studio interviews
Pedal prompting as needed
Use social networking sites to research and promote coverage
News 12, Long Island, NY Reporter/Anchor
General assignment reporter and fill-in anchor for weekday morning, daytime and evening newscasts
Enterprise and report live stories for day of air, working with photographers to tell the best possible visual stories
Research and package HFR pieces and series
KSFY-TV (ABC), Sioux Falls, SD Morning Anchor/Reporter
News writing for scripted and ad lib two-hour morning show
Enterprise daily stories for evening news, including weekly features on health and education
Produce cut-ins, live reporting, fill in as solo anchor and co-anchor for evening news shows as needed
Various, Los Angeles, CA Freelance Host/Correspondent
Host, ‘Date Night’ for Universal Media Productions and EuroTrash Films
Host, 'Staying Disney' for the Disneyland Hotel
Red carpet correspondent, ‘Disneyland Hotel Red Carpet Night' 2006, 2007, 2008
Host, pilot, ‘Your Space Place’ for Santa Monica Cable Access
Host, infomercial campaigns, Universal Media Productions and Euro Productions
Education and Professional Development
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Ongoing professional training - including post graduate courses in journalism, media and business writing, finance and Spanish, UCLA Extension