Reporter for Church News
KAITLYN BANCROFT
ABOUT ME
I believe in journalism. In a society that increasingly cries "fake news," I staunchly believe that reporting done right — accurate, balanced and fair — is the lifeblood of a free society. I believe in the good that one journalist can do.
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That's why I strive every day to report with tenacity, professionalism and truth. Telling stories that matter isn't just my business, it's my calling.
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I am a thorough reporter, a strong writer and I take my deadlines seriously. I have the focus for quick, breaking-news reporting and the patience for the records-finding and research of in-depth reporting. Education, health, crime, faith — I've reported on a little of everything, and I'm a better journalist for it.
Got a tip? Reach out to me on social media or at kbancroft@deseretnews.com. I look forward to telling your story.
AT A GLANCE
Education:
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Arts in communications, April 2019
Written for:
Church News
KSL.com
The Salt Lake Tribune
The Spectrum & Daily News
The Denver Post
Deseret News
The Daily Universe
The Davis Clipper
Awards from:
Society of Professional Journalists
National Newspaper Association
Utah Idaho Spokane Associated Press Association
Utah Press Association
Hearst Journalism Awards Program
Pinnacle College Media Awards
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Recipient of:
Five partial and two full tuition journalism scholarships
The Gordon and Ila Mills Communications Project Award ($500 grant)
The Mark and Lola Austad Award for Outstanding News Labs Contribution ($1500 cash prize)
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Worked four consecutive school years for the Daily Universe and/or BYU ElevenNews (now Newsline)
RECENT ARTICLES
Oct. 15, 2023
This week’s “Come, Follow Me” study guide covers 1 and 2 Thessalonians, which includes the apostle Paul’s writings on loving all men, abstaining from fornication and being “children of light” (1 Thessalonians 5:5).
Church News recently dug through archives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to learn what leaders and scholars have said about these chapters.
