Mallory completed several internships at various stations all over the country including; WCBD-TV in Charleston, SC, WBZ-TV in Boston, MA, and WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, LA. In college she also served as an anchor/reporter for BUTV10, Boston University's student run television station.
News
Philosophy:
My job is to tell stories as accurately
and fairly as possible. I hope to give people who do not have a
voice, the opportunity to be heard.
Education:
I graduated from Boston University in
May 2009 where I earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism with a
concentration in Broadcast News and a minor in Political Science.
Place of
Birth:
I was born and raised in Columbia, South
Carolina. Yes, I am a Gamecock fan!
Hobbies/Interests:
When I'm not out covering breaking news,
I enjoy watching cheesy reality television, shopping, eating lots of
ketchup, and hitting the gym. I'm an avid runner and currently
training for a marathon.
Family:
My mom lives in South Carolina and
works at a high school. I have one little sister who goes to school
in Washington, D.C.
Favorite
Books and Movies:
I love anything with a good sappy
love story or movies that make you laugh. I'm scared of the dark, so
horror films are out of the question. My favorite author is James
Patterson. I'm also obsessed with the Twilight books.
Likes Best
about TN:
After living in Boston for the
past four years, TN charm serves as a breathe of fresh air. People
here are extremely friendly and you can't beat southern cooking.
Most
Interesting Assignment:
While working as an intern at WCBD-TV
in Charleston, South Carolina, I had the opportunity to cover a fire
at a Sofa Superstore that killed nine firefighters. It was the
greatest single loss of firefighters in the United States since the
2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. I will never forget the
people I met or the images I saw that night.
Favorite Quote:
"Everyone gets one chance to do something great. Most people never take the chance, either because they're too scared, or they don't recognize it when it spits on their shoes."
- The Sandlot