Maddie White Biography
Maddie White is an American two-time Emmy-Award-winning journalist working as a journalist for KING 5 Media Group based in Seattle, Washington. Formerly, she worked for FOX5 Vegas as a weekend anchor and multimedia journalist.
Additionally, she has engaged herself in investigative reporting and enterprising storytelling to provide coverage of the stories that matter. While working at KIVI TV, she led a statewide franchise of the Rebound Idaho and Homelessness. Also, she covered the steepening affordable housing crisis which earned her an award from Idaho Press Club.
Maddie White Education
Maddie White enrolled at Pace University for the prestigious BFA Acting program in Manhattan where she earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism. At Pace University, Maddie was active in Mainstage productions, ‘Stand Up’ Productions, Improv Troupe, and Studio 501 Productions. Graduating a Cum Laude, White was also a member of the exclusive Pforzheimer Honors College.
Furthermore, she enrolled at the University of Southern California where she graduated with a master’s degree in journalism. While there, she worked as a multimedia journalist and news anchor for Annenberg TV News. She was also active in Annenberg Radio News, anchoring and reporting, talk show hosting, multimedia production, mobile and emerging technology, writing, editing, and shooting. Previously, she attended Wagner College from 2009 to 2010 and was on the school’s dean’s list.
Maddie White Career
Moreover, her career began while she was in middle school where she was the reporter and anchor of KCMS which was her middle school news station. During this time, she was awarded the Best News Anchor award during the annual IVIE awards at the San Diego County Office of Education.
Professionally, she started her broadcasting career on Coronado TV, Channel 19 as a Video Producer/ Television Host from July 2003 till July 2009. In her time there, she produced iVie award-winning video packages for the Coronado community, mostly aired on local Time Warner Cable channel 19. Additionally, she hosted on-air Coronado Unified School District events like the 4th of July Parade.
In August 2012, she joined Mondays Dark Theatre Company as a stage manager for 4 months. While working there in New York, she assisted Tony Award-winning artistic director Kenny Howard with all tasks of production for the original play “If You Start A Fire Be Prepared to Burn” by Kevin Kautzman.
Maddie White Annenberg TV
At Annenberg TV, Los Angeles, Maddie worked as a multimedia journalist for a year since July 2015 where she was personally responsible for the no. 1 farthest-reaching published video that reached more than 400,000 Facebook feeds. Moreover, she made overall shots, wrote, edited, and produced 3 of the top 10 best-performing videos of the term. Still, at the station, Maddie was a news anchor from September 2015 to May 2016 anchoring weekly evening newscasts, pitching breaking news stories and helping to oversee producing tasks.
Nevertheless, she also shot, wrote, and edited compelling, balanced, and emotionally engaging video packages and clips. She maintained a professional appearance on broadcast. For 2 years and 11 months, White has been a freelance contributor at LA Weekly since 2014. At the firm, she reported and wrote for all sectors of news, but with a specialization in culture, lifestyle, and arts. Additionally, she also wrote successful articles for The Daily Breeze, part of the Los Angeles News Group.
Maddie White Comexposium
Furthermore, Maddie was also a Social Media Manager and Executive Assistant at Comexposium for 11 months since November 2016. At the firm, she worked primarily for the LA-based global advertising conference series. Modern Marketing Summit (MMS). Nevertheless, her role was to also lead creative design for a major outdoor advertisement that appeared in Times Square in New York City via their partner Outfront Media.
Additionally, she also utilized a full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud tools to build graphics and video promotions, as well as all creative design needs for each of our monthly global events. In addition to her roles, she was responsible for;
- Real-time social coverage, including Snapchat stand-ups at all MMS events. Copywriting. Built custom Snapchat filters.
- Developed online presence, brand awareness, SEO and monitored traffic & KPIs.
- Assisted and supported both the Global CEO and the CEO of North America.
- Managed calendars, travel, admin logistics, and company finances.
Maddie White KIVI/ KNIN ( E.W Scripps Company)
Based in Boise, Idaho, Maddie researched, wrote, and captured quality visual content for daily newscasts. She was a KIVI/ KNIN reporter (MMJ’ed) four days a week, anchored/produced on Sundays. In addition, she contributed to the 2018 Regional Edward R. Murrow-award winning documentary news special, “Finding Hope,” which focused on the opioid crisis in Idaho. In addition, White evaluated news leads and news tips to develop story ideas and gathered and verified factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research.
Maddie White Acknowledgement
Moreover, White’s occupation as a broadcast journalist has awarded her the opportunity to have a front-row seat in life, and she wouldn’t trade that privilege for the world. The impact of her work is abundant in the markets she has been lucky to serve, like Las Vegas for example. Additionally, fueled by her passion for empowering educators and children, Maddie uncovered unjust hiring practices impacting qualified teachers in the nation’s fifth-largest school district, despite critical staffing shortages. For this story, she led to immediate departmental changes.
At the start of the pandemic, Maddie spearheaded a solutions-based reporting franchise, The Rebound: Idaho, which provided viewers across the state with answers, accountability and transparency amid unprecedented times. The Idaho Press Club recognised her work in several categories including Reporter of The Year (2020), Watchdog/Investigative (2019), and Best TV Writing (2019).
At KIVI/ KNIN TV, she was an honoured nominee, for the 2019 Scripps Give Light Awards. For years she admired the KING 5 storytelling legacy and its incredible team of accomplished, determined journalists and truth seekers. Outside work, Maddie loves listening to classic rock and collecting vintage vinyl. Moreover, she loves playing guitar and singing.
Maddie White Age
How old is Maddie White? Maddie is 33 years old as of 2024. She was born on January 4, 1991, in Colorado, California, the United States. Therefore, she celebrates her birthday on January 4 every year and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Maddie White Family | Parents
White was born and brought up in Colorado, California, the United States. On March 8th 2017, her parents celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. White is an individual whose love for family is as unwavering as her commitment to their privacy. Despite a life that occasionally places her in the public eye, Maddie has made a conscious decision to shield her family from the spotlight. Often, the world demands glimpses into personal lives, and White draws a firm line, valuing the intimacy and sanctity of her familial bonds.
Her choice to keep her family away from public scrutiny is a deliberate one, rooted in a desire to protect her loved ones from the potential intrusiveness of the public gaze. However, it is known that she was brought up alongside her sibling sister Sarah Jane who celebrated her 30th birthday on September 15th 2017.
Maddie White Husband | Spouse
Is Maddie White married? White is in a romantic relationship with Sean. They started dating back in March 2019 and celebrated 4 years of dating in March 2022. In her life, she has intentionally chosen not to disclose her marital status and navigates the world with quiet confidence, skillfully deflecting inquiries about her relationship status with a graceful smile and a subtle redirection of conversation.
Her decision to keep her marital status private is a deliberate choice rooted in a desire for independence and personal space. In a society where one’s relationship status is often seen as a defining characteristic, Alex challenges norms by emphasizing that her identity is not tethered to her romantic connections. She has not given a piece of detailed information about their relationship but we will update you soon.
Maddie White Height and Weight
How tall is Maddie White? White stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches (1.7 m) tall. She has a moderate weight of roughly around 58 kg (127 lbs.) Her other body measurements will be updated soon.
Maddie White Salary
White pockets an approximate salary of $20, 000 to $100,000 annually. She receives this from her job as an anchor and a multimedia journalist at KING 5.
Maddie White’s Net Worth
White has been able to accumulate an approximate net worth of $1 million. She has accumulated this from her successful journalism career.