MY STORY

Jevon "JJ" McKinney is a multimedia professional, dedicated to using his talents to give a platform to the voices of his community. He is currently the Chief Investigative Anchor for CTV Channel 11 News, and has worked as an Intern for Colorado Public Radio, as well as a former News Intern for KKTV 11 News. He has over 4 years of experience in broadcast and digital journalism , as well as print journalism as a youth editor, writer, and interviewer for My Black City Magazine. JJ uses the lessons and skills he has learned from these positions as a journalist in Fort Collins, where he has highlighted multiple issues stemming from financial corruption, social justice, and race & culture.

 

JJ also has a passion for documentary filmmaking, creating projects such as "A Broken Record," highlighting discrimination in the music industry. Proficient in live reporting, communications, networking, editing, and covering both breaking and feature news, JJ's love for storytelling allows him to be a valuable journalist for the community. He is set to graduate from Colorado State University on a Boettcher Foundation Scholarship with a Journalism & Media Communications degree with a minor in Law in May 2025.

 

In his free time JJ loves exploring his community with his partner and friends. His favorite pass time is finding fun little activities to do around town. He is heavy into fitness and music, an is a part of a singing group in Fort Collins