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Chasity Maynard

Chasity Maynard

Undergraduate Research Fellow

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Digital News Manager + Head of Investigations at WCTV

  • Education

    • University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications

      2018 - 2022
      B.S. in Journalism International/Global Studies 3.56

      Activities and Societies: National Press Photographers Association, Society of Professional Journalists, Marching Band

  • Experience

    • The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information

      Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
      Undergraduate Research Fellow

      Editing and reviewing law journal articles concerning the freedoms of speech, press, thought, assembly and petition for the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project.

    • The Independent Florida Alligator

      Aug 2019 - May 2021

      • Staff Photographer

        Jan 2021 - May 2021

      • Contributing Photographer

        Sept 2020 - Jan 2021

      • University Editor

        Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

      • Staff Writer

        Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

      • Student Government Reporter

        Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

      • Copy Desk Chief

        Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

      • Copy Editor

        Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

    • Rowdy Magazine

      Dec 2019 - Apr 2020
      Contributing Writer

    • The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information

      May 2020 - Jan 2021
      Reporter

    • WUFT News

      Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
      Reporter

    • The Associated Press

      Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
      Stringer

      I tabulated and reported the results of the primary and presidential elections as polls closed from the supervisor of elections office in Bradford County.

    • Atrium Magazine

      Dec 2020 - Mar 2022
      Writer and photographer

    • The Gainesville Sun

      May 2021 - Sept 2021

      • Freelance Photographer

        Aug 2021 - Sept 2021

      • Multimedia Intern

        May 2021 - Aug 2021

    • Orlando Sentinel

      Sept 2021 - Nov 2021
      Photography Intern

    • WUFT News

      Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
      Fresh Take Florida Photographer

    • Tallahassee Democrat

      May 2022 - Feb 2023
      Staff Photojournalist

    • WCTV

      Feb 2023 - now

      Report, write, record and digitally produce special reports for on-air and online. Cover breaking and feature news. Maintain online and social media presences. Rebranded newsroom Twitter/X, Instagram and Facebook pages. Rebranded wctv.tv and news app to elevate functionality and appearance. Created a Special Reports page to showcase and encourage investigative and in-depth storytelling in the newsroom.

      • Digital News Content Manager and Head of Investigations

        Nov 2023 - now

      • Digital Content Producer

        Feb 2023 - Nov 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Adobe Certified Associate in Print and Digital Publication using Adobe InDesign CS6

      Adobe
      May 2018
      View certificate certificate

    • Adobe Certified Associate in Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop

      Adobe
      May 2017
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Chasity Maynard
      Regional Edward R. Murrow Award The Radio Television Digital News Association 2025
    • Awarded to Chasity Maynard
      Winner, Health Reporting Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists 2024
    • Awarded to Chasity Maynard
      Winner, Investigative Reporting Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists 2024
    • Awarded to Chasity Maynard
      Winner, Long Format General Assignment Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists 2024
    • Awarded to Chasity Maynard
      Finalist, Investigative Series Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists 2023
    • Awarded to Chasity Maynard
      Winner, Environmental Reporting Series Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists 2023
    • Awarded to Chasity Maynard
      Winner, Website/Digital Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists 2023
    • Awarded to Chasity Maynard
      Charlie Award, Student Photography Florida Magazine Association 2022
    • Awarded to Chasity Maynard
      Finalist, National Photojournalism Championship William Randolph Hearst Foundation 2022
    • Awarded to Chasity Maynard
      Second Place, Photojournalism News and Features William Randolph Hearst Foundation 2022
    • Awarded to Chasity Maynard
      Mark of Excellence, Feature Photography Society of Professional Journalists