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Jackalyn Kovac

Johnstown, Pace
As seen in: WJLA-TV (Arlington, VA), KOKH-TV (Oklahoma City, OK), WEAR-TV (Pensacola, FL), WJAC-TV (Johnstown, PA)
Covers:  courts, crime, general assignment, feature, breaking news
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Jackalyn Kovac’s Biography

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Jackalyn is a Multimedia Journalist at WJAC-TV in Johnstown, Pa. She has been working as a evening and weekend reporter since December 2013.

She spent two years working as a news producer at an NBC affiliate in Ohio before moving to Cambria County.

Jackalyn grew up in a small town just west of Pittsburgh, in Ambridge, Pa. She is a 2011 Waynesburg University graduate. There she majored in communications and interned at several Pittsburgh television stations.

When she is not working, Jackalyn…

Jackalyn Kovac’s Journalist Portfolio

Jackalyn Kovac Reporter/Anchor Reel

Jackalyn Kovac Reporter/Anchor Reel

Jackalyn Kovac Reporting/Anchor Reel - August 2015 http://www.jackalynkovac.com

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Jackalyn Kovac Reporting Demo Reel

Jackalyn Kovac Reporting Demo Reel

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Jackalyn Kovac Anchor Reel

Jackalyn Kovac Anchor Reel

Jackalyn Kovac Anchor Reel http://www.jackalynkovac.com This video is an the entire A-block of an 11 p.m. new…

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Jackalyn Kovac Hard/Investigative News Reel

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Jackalyn Kovac Severe Weather Coverage Reel

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Articles

Clear Proof® Acne System

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By Jackalyn Kovac, MK Black
| marykay.com
With the Clear Proof ® Acne System, you get an effective regimen clinically shown to provide clearer skin in just 7 days.* But it’s more than just fast results that makes an acne system worthy of your attention. To truly get your acne under control takes a consistent program with results over time.
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Rebuild Northwest Florida sues FEMA for $17 million

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By Jackalyn Kovac
| WEAR-TV (Pensacola, FL) Verified
Rebuild Northwest Florida sues FEMA for $17 millionPENSACOLA, Fla. (WEAR) — A federal lawsuit filed against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is claiming the agency owes a Northwest Florida nonprofit $17 million.The money would help Rebuild Northwest Florida 'harden up' thousands of homes.The organization has been helping homeowners since 2008. It was created to help rebuild homes after Hurricane Ivan and Dennis.
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Possible Hazmat Leak, residents asked to take shelter

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By Jackalyn Kovac, Najee Moye
| WEAR-TV (Pensacola, FL) Verified
by Najee Moye & Jackalyn KovacEscambia County, Fl. — Hazmat officials have identified the source of an anhydrous ammonia leak at MDV Nash Finch Company, grocery distribution company, according to Escambia County Community and Media Relations.The company is located at 4150 W Blount St. in Pensacola.The leak led to a precautionary shelter in place to be placed on residents living within a 2,500 feet radius of the facility.The notice was lifted at 12:14 a.m. Sunday.The county said residents can...
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I started off as the 5pm producer for a NBC affiliate in Ohio.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

It's allowing viewers to get information directly from reporters as it's happening, but also adding more pressure to be faster but accurate