My Story

Welcome to my website! My name is Maggie Fitzgerald and I'm from South Jersey. 

Education

Temple University 
​Klein College of Media and Communication
Broadcast Journalism Major
GPA :  3.83
May 2024 Graduate

AWARDS // RECOGNITION

2024 Jim Gardner Journalism Prize Recipient
​2023 College Broadcasters, Inc. Finalist - Best Hard News Report
2022  Jessica Savitch Broadcast Journalism Award Recipient
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation "Volunteer of the Year" Award
2020 Washington Township Senior Class "Unsung Hero"  Award
Temple University  Diamond Scholarship Award
2020 Annual Artists Alike Student Film Festival Finalist

My inspiration to pursue this career started when I was 5 years old. My brother Cole was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma at age 2 and our family became ambassadors for the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation a year into his treatment.

I always enjoyed our fundraising events and doing activities that spread awareness about the underfunded cause of childhood cancer, but it wasn’t until our family appeared on Alex’s Lemonade Annual Telethon on our local CBS station that I was completely enamored with how the production team operated and the stories they would tell to promote awareness.

​The lights, the cameras, the reporters… I was always bright-eyed and excited to be amidst all the excitement that a live television show creates. I've learned firsthand that communication and reporting stories truly are an act of service , which is why I continue this work as part of my career aspirations. ​

I am curating a career in broadcast media to spread information and preserve the memory of events through video and digital storytelling. Losing my brother, Cole, in December 2023 after his second battle with stage IV cancer was the most challenging experience of my life. Watching him fight, stay resilient, and inspire others during his journey made me realize the power of storytelling—especially in the face of hardship. It’s driven me to pursue a career in broadcast journalism with the intention of telling authentic, impactful stories that resonate with people on a deeper level. I want to use my platform to shed light on the issues that matter most, give voice to those who need it, and honor the strength and spirit my brother showed throughout his life.

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