Originally from the Philadelphia area, I am an award-winning journalist with nine years of experience, including having worked in Charlotte, a top-25 media market. Today, I’m proud to work in Louisville, where I serve as an investigative and dayturn reporter.
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My career is defined by accountability journalism. Whether holding law enforcement accountable in South Dakota, where my investigation into faulty ankle monitors prevented the release of a high-risk inmate, or uncovering how much a city spent on illegally filling a dam despite their repeated attempts to ignore my record requests, I am committed to asking the tough questions.
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I know how to work with contacts to get information on the big story of the day. For example, when I was a reporter in Buffalo, NY and the FBI raided Buffalo City Hall, I was able to use my contacts to get in touch with people being interviewed in the investigation.
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I also have a digital-first mindset, with a goal to create news content for social media. I've generated more than 1 million views on my TikTok account and continue to grow my other social media platforms.
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What sets my reporting apart is a Master of Legal Studies from Cornell Law School. This legal background allows me to break down complicated court cases and government policies, making them understandable for our viewers.
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I got my first experience on-air while I was a Junior Reporter for Fox 29 Philadelphia. I shot, edited, and fronted packages in the studio for their weekend morning show.
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Before that, I interned in two other Philly newsrooms, 6abc and PHL17.
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I also have experience on the network level with CBS Radio News Network, working with executive producers during the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
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I graduated Summa Cum Laude from La Salle University in Philadelphia, where I also ran Division 1 Cross Country and Track. ​
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If you want to get in touch, simply e-mail me at maddielliott@gmail.com. You can also connect with me through my Linkedin page or Facebook page!
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