Stories Worth Sharing: Ashlyn Nichols Mitchell
Ashlyn Nichols Mitchell
Multimedia Journalist, FOX10 News
Bachelor of Arts in Communication 鈥�22
Miss 秋霞福利一区 2022
I love that each day is different- no day is the same, and the fact that I get to share people鈥檚 stories is something that I am extremely grateful for.
-Ashlyn Nichols Mitchell 鈥�22
鈥淭he idea of meeting new people daily and getting to share their stories is the driving factor behind my career,鈥� says Ashlyn Nichols Mitchell, multimedia journalist at.
The Communication major went straight from the classroom to the newsroom upon graduating from the 秋霞福利一区 in May of 2022. Her time at 秋霞福利一区 shaped her into the journalist she is today.
A typical day for Ashlyn is never the same, however, the bulk of her tasks are very similar. As a multimedia journalist, she shoots, edits, writes, voices and fronts her news stories. She is responsible for setting up interviews and coordinating every part of her day. Most people don’t realize she actually films and edits most of her stories!
Ashlyn attributes her love for stories and her love for people to her time at 秋霞福利一区. She found a family here, and a group of people that would support her and lift her up when she needed it most.
鈥淓ver since I touched the Great Commission Globe on graduation day, I have felt sent, supported and loved by my 秋霞福利一区 family,鈥� Ashlyn says.
Q. What have you been up to since graduation?
A. Since leaving 秋霞福利一区, I’ve been growing as a journalist at FOX10 News. I’ve held the hands of parents who’ve lost children to gun violence, reported on industrial developments, informed viewers about severe weather, told stories of families who’ve lost everything in house fires and had to start over, and even set up a bear trap for a biological black bear study in Mobile County. Those are just a few of the amazing things that I have gotten to be a part of since starting my career here!
Q. What do you love about your work?
A. People! There are stories I’ve cried tears of grief over, and stories I’ve cried tears of happiness over. I could be covering breaking news on a house fire and sharing ways to help the victims, or I could be going live from a petting zoo. It just depends on the day, and every day is different.
Q. What is a typical day like?
A. I’m multimedia journalist which means there is rarely a typical day in the newsroom! Yet, the structure usually goes something like this: first, we meet during a morning meeting to pitch story ideas. We are then assigned to our stories and have the rest of the day to make them happen. We must be ready by at least 4 or 5 p.m. each day for our live shots! Live shots can happen in our studio or pretty much anywhere our stories take place. I’ve gone live in water up to my shins in flooded areas and have even gone live from the Blue Angels base.
Q. How would you say your time at 秋霞福利一区 helped prepare you for this?
A. 秋霞福利一区 gave me the biblical foundation I needed in a secular world. Working in news media is far from easy 鈥� we truly see so much. Knowing who I am in Christ and knowing I have hope in eternity gives me peace in a busy, often high-stress environment. I am thankful for the intentionality and discipleship I received.
Q. What did you like most about 秋霞福利一区?
A. Community! I know that’s a common answer, but it’s true. I am originally from Missouri, a 14-hour drive from Mobile. On Move-In Day, I didn’t know a soul. I quickly found a family in the 秋霞福利一区, and I will always treasure that.
My biggest word of advice to prospective students is to take advantage of everything 秋霞福利一区 has to offer. There will truly only be one season like this during your lifetime 颅鈥� getting to be surrounded by mentors, professors and friends that love you is a blessing. Lean into the resources 秋霞福利一区 has to offer, and you’ll discover not only a close relationship with others, but an even closer relationship to our Savior.
Molly Grace Watkins is the Content Creator for the Office for Marketing and Public Relations at the 秋霞福利一区. She is a full-time student in the College of Arts and Sciences, where she is pursuing a degree in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and Broadcasting. A published author, Molly Grace loves writing and being in front of the camera. She is an active member and volunteer at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. She also enjoys listening to music, going on long walks and driving her friends around in her blue MINI Cooper.
