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Introduction :
- Based in New Haven, Connecticut, Mackenzie Maynard is currently the news reporter and anchor at WTNH-TV.
- A former beauty pageant winner, Maynard has covered numerous breaking news stories. She has come a long way since her internship days for an ABC affiliate.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Mackenzie was born to Luke (father) and Bobbie Maynard (mother) on March 7, 1993. Raised in Boston, Mackenzie shares a close relationship with her family, including her significantly younger brother, Robert Maynard.
- She is also close to her father, Luke. On November 26, 2020, Mackenzie shared a Thanksgiving video with him on her Instagram, while making a homemade pie crust.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- While growing up, Mackenzie was always impressed by on-air journalists breaking important stories. While attending the Billerica Memorial High School from 2007 to 2011, she was an active member of the student body council.
- After graduating high school, Mackenzie entered the The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) to pursue a journalism degree. She double majored in Journalism and Communications and minored in Political Science. She graduated in 2015.
- Mackenzie has served as the field producer for a morning show at an ABC affiliate in Springfield during her time in college.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Mackenzie started her full-time career as an Anchor and Reporter at KNDU-TV in August 2015. Till June 2017, she also worked as the multimedia fill-in journalist for an NBC affiliate in Eastern Washington.
- In August 2017, Mackenzie was hired by NBC. Based in the Greater San Diego Area, she worked at the network as a Reporter till November 2019.
- From October 2018 to November 2019, Mackenzie worked as a News Reporter / Weather Anchor at KGTV Channel 10. She worked in the Greater San Diego Area.
- Since November 2019, Maynard has been working as a News Reporter for WTNH-TV in New Haven, Connecticut.
Awards and Accomplishments :
As a young, dynamic journalist, Mackenzie has been honored with various awards over the course of her studies and career :
- She was awarded the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Scholarship in August 2011. The scholarship supports a Massachusetts student who excels academically and intends to build a career in the broadcast industry.
- In April 2014, she received the Scott J. Bacherman Memorial Internship Award. The award is presented to journalism majors who have got internships in the media field.
- Emmy nomination in 2018 for breaking a news story on a plane crash in a neighborhood. Mackenzie has also covered the Californian Lilac Wildfire in 2017 and the precarious situation along the Tijuana border.
- Being an Emmy-nominated journalist, Mackenzie has also been recognized by the San Diego Press Club. She has made contributions in telling challenging but essential stories for the community.
- The Journalism Department of The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences – UMass Amherst featured Maynard as an ‘Alumni Spotlight’. For this honor, she thanked the university for helping her become who she is today. She expressed gratitude to her mentor, Greeley Kyle as he instilled in her the self-belief and confidence to never give up!
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Mackenzie is fluent in both English and Spanish.
- From May 2011 to May 2015, Mackenzie worked as a choreographer for four years at National American Miss. Prior to that, she was crowned Miss Massachusetts Preteen (2004) and Miss Massachusetts Junior Teen (2007). As a titleholder, Maynard competed in the national pageant in Anaheim, California. She also traveled in the summer to different states, holding rehearsals and speaking to hundreds of contestants and their families.
- Mackenzie’s time in Tri-Cities Washington deepened her love for wine as she was planted in the middle of the Columbia Valley wine country.
- You will find Mackenzie cheering on her favorite NHL team, Boston Bruins, or spending time with her family during her leisure time. She also loves to tan on the beach with a good book in hand.
- During an interview with Taylor Should for Shold Media Group (January 2, 2020), Mackenzie explained the importance of networking in all aspects of life, especially journalism. She believes that a journalist should stay humble and be authentic to himself. She also considers it valuable to listen to industry giants and learn from their years of experience. Moreover, she advised aspiring journalists to be ready for a big commitment and be prepared to put in the necessary hard work.
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