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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Before that, I interned in two other Philly newsrooms, 6abc and PHL17.
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.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from La Salle University in Philadelphia, where I also ran Division 1 Cross Country and Track.
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!
