Kaitlyn Ross is a journalist and reporter for Wtlv.
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Best Known For:11Alive Community and Enterprise Reporting
Breakthrough:Studied at Syracuse University
10 Quick Facts About Kaitlyn Ross
- Full Name: Kaitlyn Ross
- Profession: Journalist and reporter
- Known For: 11Alive Community and Enterprise Reporting
- Current Employer: WTLV
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: Reporter and Journalist
- Beats: Health / Science and Education
- Media Level: Local
- Net Worth: $353,000-$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $56,000-$245,000 (Estimated range)
Kaitlyn Ross Age
Kaitlyn Ross's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended Syracuse University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science.
- Syracuse University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
Career & Work
Kaitlyn Ross' career includes news and reporting roles with WXIA-TV / 11Alive, a television station and First Coast News.
Organization: WXIA-TV / 11Alive
Role: Reporter
Period: January 2014–Present
Details: Atlanta, Georgia
Organization: WXIA-TV / 11Alive
Role: Lead Enterprise Reporter
Period: Reported from January 2023
Details: Atlanta, Georgia · Professional career records identify an enterprise reporting role focused on substantial community stories and public-interest issues.
Organization: First Coast News
Role: Investigative Nightside Reporter
Period: January 2011–January 2014
Details: Jacksonville, Florida · Reported on investigations, local affairs and evening news.
Organization: YNN Albany
Role: Statewide Political Reporter
Period: January 2010–January 2011
Details: Albany, New York · Covered statewide politics and government.
Organization: YNN Buffalo
Role: Morning Reporter
Period: July 2007–January 2010
Details: Buffalo, New York · Reported on local news during morning broadcasts.
Organization: YNN Binghamton
Role: Reporter
Period: December 2006–July 2007
Details: Binghamton, New York · Early professional television journalism assignment.
Rise to Fame
Kaitlyn Ross rose to prominence for her role on 11Alive Community and Enterprise Reporting.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes 11Alive Community and Enterprise Reporting, After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis, Georgia Man Heads to Ironman World Championship, and Clayton County Food Pantry Gets New Delivery Van After Old One Was Destroyed.
- Work: 11Alive Community and Enterprise Reporting (Reporter, 2014-Present) — Atlanta-area reporting on public-interest issues, families, healthcare, schools and community initiatives
- Work: After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis, Georgia Man Heads to Ironman World Championship (Reporter, 2026) — October 2026 story about an athlete training for the Ironman World Championship following a terminal cancer diagnosis
- Work: Clayton County Food Pantry Gets New Delivery Van After Old One Was Destroyed (Reporter, 2026) — October 2026 reporting on community assistance and food access for seniors
- Work: Georgia Childhood Cancer Advocacy Reporting (Reporter, 2026) — Reporting on a child's cancer treatment and federal legislative proposals
- Work: Atlanta Public Schools Academic Recovery Reporting (Reporter, 2026) — Coverage of educational improvement efforts following learning disruption
- Work: First Coast News Investigative Reporting (Investigative Reporter, 2011-2014) — Investigative and local reporting during her Jacksonville assignment
- Work: YNN Statewide Political Reporting (Political Reporter, 2010-2011) — Reporting on New York state politics and public affairs
Notable Coverage
- Georgia cancer survivor and Ironman World Championship – 11Alive – 2026 – Reported on a Georgia man preparing for the Ironman World Championship following a terminal cancer diagnosis
- Clayton County food access for seniors – 11Alive – 2026 – Reported on a food pantry receiving a replacement delivery van and the difficulties some older residents face accessing groceries
- Georgia childhood cancer and legislative advocacy – 11Alive – 2026 – Reported on a girl's repeated cancer treatment and proposed legislation to accelerate cancer-related progress
- Atlanta Public Schools educational recovery – 11Alive – 2026 – Reported on school efforts to improve learning through small-group instruction, data and school culture
- Community service and animal adoption – 11Alive – 2026 – Covered young people establishing an animal adoption support nonprofit
- Atlanta community stories – 11Alive – Produces human-interest and community-impact reporting focused on Georgia residents
Lesser Known Facts
- Worked in three New York television news markets before moving to Florida and Georgia.
- Has experience reporting on both state politics and personal community stories.
- Her 2026 reporting included cancer survivors, food access, educational recovery and community service.
- Worked as an investigative nightside reporter in Jacksonville.
- Joined 11Alive shortly before the major January 2014 Atlanta winter storm.
- Celebrated eleven years at 11Alive in January 2025.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kaitlyn Ross
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and reporter
- Living Status: Alive
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
