Joyce Taylor is an American journalist and evening news anchor for KING-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program KING 5 News
Breakthrough:Returned to the Pacific Northwest to join the foundational broadcast team of KING 5 News in 1988
10 Quick Facts About Joyce Taylor
- Full Name: Joyce Taylor
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program KING 5 News
- Place of Birth: Tacoma, Washington
- Marital Status: Married
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Journalist
- Beats: Politics / Government and Lifestyle / Human Interest
- Media Level: Local
Joyce Taylor Age
Joyce Taylor's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended Western Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree.
- Western Washington University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
Joyce Taylor's career includes news and reporting roles with KING 5 (KING-TV), a television station.
Organization: KING 5 (KING-TV)
Role: Evening News Anchor
Period: 2019–Present
Details: Seattle, Washington · Promoted to lead primary evening and night broadcasts following structural updates in June 2019.
Organization: KING 5 (KING-TV)
Role: Morning News Anchor
Period: 1988–2019
Details: Seattle, Washington · Began a multi-decade run anchoring morning programming segments for the Pacific Northwest network.
Rise to Fame
Joyce Taylor rose to prominence for her role on the television show On the Record with Joyce Taylor.
Notable Works
- TV Show: On the Record with Joyce Taylor (Host and Anchor, 2025-Present) — Special interview volumes discussing corporate and public policy developments with public figures
Notable Coverage
- Death and Funeral of Princess Diana - KING 5 News - 1997 - Traveled to London while seven months pregnant to report on global breaking updates and funeral services
- Inauguration of President Donald Trump - KING 5 News - 2017 - Provided on-the-ground political coverage from Washington D.C
Awards & Achievements
- Regional Broadcast Award — Recognized with six regional journalism industry awards during her extensive broadcast tenure
Lesser Known Facts
- She acts as a Resource Board member for Rainier Scholars, offering low-income students of color a 12-year pathway to higher education.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Joyce Taylor
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Tacoma, Washington
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Jean Enersen(Colleague • Longtime colleague and former co-anchor at KING 5)
- Lori Matsukawa(Colleague • Former evening anchor colleague at KING 5)
