Michelle Valles
Experience
Anchor – Reporter – Entertainment Host – Web Writer – Producer – Motivational Speaker
Summary of Qualifications
Award winning veteran anchor and reporter in Evening and Morning news plus Lifestyle. Experience includes US/Mexico border issues, immigration and drug war along the border; shows extreme versatility on breaking news assignments. Able to think quickly on “her feet” during equipment malfunctions. Well experienced in live continuing coverage with unscripted breaking news ranging from LA news9/11, Lady Bird Johnson’s death, Katrina disaster to fun segments with musicians and celebrities. Gains trust of sources and is able to enterprise “exclusive” interviews and story ideas. Golden Globe and red carpet reporting. Creative and energetic storyteller. Fluent in Spanish.
Work History
- KNBC-LA (April 2012-present) News Anchor/Reporter
- KEYE-TV, CBS, Austin, TX (Dec. 2008- Dec. 2010) - Morning Anchor/TV Host of Austin Live
- KXAN-LIN TV, NBC, Austin, TX (July 2003- Sept 2008) - Evening News Anchor
- KTSM, NBC, El Paso, TX (August 1998-July 2003) - Evening News Anchor/Reporter
Career Achievement
HBO Latino, Award winning Habla Texas series cast member, 2010
Voted Best Anchor, Rare Magazine, Austin, TX, 2010
Voted Best Anchor, Division 1, Texas AP, 2007
Voted Best Anchor, Reader’s and Critic’s choice, Austin Chronicle, 2008, 2007, and 2006.
Best 6pm Newscast, KXAN, Texas AP, 2007
Selected Austin’s Fortunate 500 for community service, 2005-2010
Dancing With The Stars Fan Favorite, 2009
National Panelist for MDA telethon, 2006
Education:
USC/Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism: Health Fellowship 2013
University of Texas at Austin, B.A. in Journalism, 1998
