Kelsey Coffey

Professional Experience

Reporter, WRAL (2023 - Present)

Multimedia Journalist, WEAR (2021 - 2023)

Awards and Recognition

FBLA Public Speaking Regional, State and National 1st Place Winner

News Philosophy

I want to give people as much information as possible to help them make informed decisions about how they want to live. My goal is to inform, never to influence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!)

Birthplace/Hometown:

I was born in Jacksonville, FL, and raised in Kingsland, GA.

Hobbies, Interests, Community Involvement:

Whenever I’m not telling stories, you can find me FaceTiming my family back home, trying out new restaurants, going for long walks and volunteering.

Family:

I’m an only child, so naturally I'm close with my parents, Welton and Keenya Coffey. They've been my biggest cheerleaders and are always willing to share their wisdom as I chart my own path.

Favorite books, movies, podcasts:

Favorite Book: In My Place by Charlayne Hunter-Gault

Favorite Movie: Dreamgirls

Favorite Podcast: The Paula Faris ‘Faith and Calling’ Podcast

Likes best about North Carolina:

North Carolina has everything - the beach, the mountains, the city, the countryside - all of it. It’s a great place to experience so many things in one area.

Most Memorable Assignments:

My most memorable assignment was flying with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in their famous C-130 aircraft, "Fat Albert". A close second was driving and parallel parking a school bus for a story I did at the height of the bus driver shortage following the pandemic.