Cody
LaGrow
National Correspondent, Host, Producer
ABOUT
Cody LaGrow is an Emmy and GLAAD award-winning journalist with a passion for fostering an understanding of people.
He is a national correspondent and producer with Scripps News and currently reporting for 'In Real Life' — a next-generation news magazine program that airs on Sundays at 8:00pm EST. He is also a fill-in anchor across the network.
In addition to reporting, Cody puts his quick wit to work as host of 'Totally Cody' on ABC 7 Chicago's 'Windy City LIVE!' and co-hosts the city's Pride Parade for WLS.
At Scripps, Cody has been an integral part of building the company. Since 2015, he developed one of the company's first series for streaming platforms, produced and hosted the company's first national cable morning show 'The Day Ahead,' and developed, produced and hosted its first national news magazine program, '30 Minutes With.'
His candid interviewing style creates made-for-TV moments, including a viral interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci at the height of the pandemic and a 2023 GLAAD Award for Outstanding TV Journalism Segment for his work on "HIV In The Deep South."
Previously an associate producer at ABC's 'Good Morning America' in New York and local news reporter in Missouri, Cody currently lives in Chicago.
He is a member of the NLGJA, former military brat and a devout member of the BeyHive.
ON-AIR WORK
REPORTING
NEWS ANCHORING
ENTERTAINMENT HOSTING
DOCUMENTARIES
ABC 7 CHICAGO'S "WINDY CITY LIVE!"
COVID-19 COVERAGE
RESUME
EXPERIENCE
SCRIPPS NEWS
National Correspondent, Chicago, IL July 2019 - Present
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Report special projects that inform and entertain for Newsy Documentaries
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Booked and interviewed Dr. Anthony Fauci mid-pandemic and signature questioning style spurred a viral internet moment for COVID-focused ‘Virology’ series
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Pitched, produced and reported ‘Yes to the Bless,’ a story about the rise in Millennial women entering religious life that garnered 150,000+ views on YouTube
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Connects deeply with people, regardless of being in-person, on Zoom or in virtual reality, evident in the emotional discussions inside virtual worlds in ‘Shift: Virtual Love’
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Launched, produce and host episodes of ‘In Real Life’- a next-generation, weekly news magazine program featuring immersive video storytelling with compelling characters
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Balances news value with modern human interest, like exploring the entrepreneurial opportunity of an unlikely social media star in ‘Grandpa’s (TikTok) House’
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Writes with an authentic voice that brings levity to serious topics, as seen in ‘Winesconsin,’ a look into climate change’s impact on the wine industry in the Midwest
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Develop segments, report live and fill-in anchor as needed for daily show ‘In the Loop’
Host/Producer, Chicago, IL Sep 2017 - July 2019
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Launched two new programs for company’s debut on cable television
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Developed, produced and hosted '30 Minutes With,' Newsy’s first weekly news magazine program that featured half-hour interviews with newsmakers
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Hosted and produced Newsy’s first national morning news program 'The Day Ahead'
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Contributed original reporting like 'HIV in the Deep South,' a docuseries about underserved communities battling an ongoing epidemic in Mississippi
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Promoted Newsy as an on-air contributor for additional media outlets
Digital Journalist, Chicago, IL Sep 2015 - Aug 2017
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Established Chicago bureau content team for digital news aggregate company
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Wrote, produced and reported daily packages with focuses in culture and social issues
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Crafted some of the first original reporting at Newsy, including a story on cultural insensitivity that garnered 6.8 million views on YouTube alone
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Launched, produced and hosted some of company’s first series for OTT platforms including 'Pulse: One Year Later' — a docuseries about gun violence, hate crimes and the LGBTQ+ community that was featured on Prime Video and Hulu in June 2017
ABC 7'S 'WINDY CITY LIVE!'
Host/Producer of 'Totally Cody,' Chicago, IL August 2018 - Present
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Developed, hosted and produced comedic ‘Totally Cody’ segment in front of a studio audience on live television in a major market on a Disney owned-and-operated station
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Elevated on-air interaction with main hosts into a viral TikTok video featuring a personal interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci and garnered international press and engagement
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Expanded segment focus to include taped pieces with Chicago content creators, emerging artists and businesses in addition to reviews of Broadway in Chicago shows
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Evolved from quick-witted contributor to guest co-host alongside Val Warner
ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Associate Producer, New York, NY September 2013 - September 2015
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Wrote, shot and produced packages for the nation’s most-viewed morning news program while working alongside the top names in entertainment, sports and politics
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Managed breaking news at a network level and led production efforts on the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 in March 2014 and the Nepal Earthquake in April 2015
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Adapted to new beats often and for prolonged periods like leading nightside production of the Boston Marathon bombing trial in March 2015
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Collaborated with teams for Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, and Nick Jonas to produce industry-standard entertainment packages
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Shot and conducted interviews, ranging from MOS to experts and network contributors
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Developed strongest foundation possible for a career in broadcast journalism
KOMU TV-8 (NBC AFFILIATE)
Multimedia Journalist, Columbia, MO August 2009 - August 2013
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Wrote, shot, edited PKGs and VO/SOTs and reported live from the field via TVU
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Interviewed the top names in Missouri politics including Governor Jay Nixon during the 2011 Missouri River Flood
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Investigated and reported on a company accused of facilitating a subscription scam before Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit against the business
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Honed fundamental skills to thrive as a news reporter
EDUCATION
University of Missouri August 2009 - May 2013
Bachelor of Journalism
Emphasis in Radio-Television with minor in Spanish
AWARDS
• GLAAD Award: 2023 Outstanding TV Journalism Segment, Scripps News, Host/Producer
• EMMY: 2014 Outstanding Morning Program, Good Morning America, Producer
• EMMY Nominee: 2015 Outstanding Morning Program, Good Morning America, Producer
• Edward R. Murrow Award: 2014, 2015, ABC News, Producer
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