MONTAGE
Ben Briscoe is an award-winning morning show anchor and investigative reporter in North Carolina.
Always on the hunt for an injustice that needs to be exposed, Ben helped change 17 state and federal laws.
With 20+ years working across broadcast, print and digital Ben strives every day to make the community a better place, bring context to the headlines, and help viewers have a more positive outlook on the world.
INNOVATIVE DEEP-DIVE JOURNALISM
By the time the news rolls around, viewers have already seen the headlines on their phones. So Ben created a reason for them to still watch called Dig In 2 It. Ben takes the lead story and looks at all the ways it impacts your life. Before moving to anchor The Good Morning Show, Ben anchored and helped produce the in-depth segment Monday through Friday. It resulted in the ratings going back up and has viewers saying they appreciate how our station tells them what really matters to their lives.
EMMY-WINNING ANCHOR
Ben believes being an anchor is more than just reading the prompter. He starts with motivating the entire team to tell important stories in compelling ways. Ben’s uplifting leadership style has made him the go-to mentor for new producers and reporters at his station.
Real quotes from viewers about Ben’s work
“We’ve mostly turned off all news except weather forecasts. This is what is needed to bring back viewers.”
“I wanted to tell you how impressed and thankful we were for YOUR coverage of the shooting at Mt Tabor high school a few weeks ago. We appreciated that you put your heart into the reporting.”
“Need more of this for sure!”
FIELD ANCHORING
Ben believes leading team coverage of big breaking stories is best done by being at the big breaking stories. He always jumps at the chance to anchor from the field.
BREAKING NEWS
A positive attitude and quick whit help Ben tackle any problem that pops up. That allows him to be a productive, low-maintenance member of the team who knocks out great work day after day. It also makes him a breaking news machine who can walk into any evolving situation and find a compelling story.
NATIONAL MURROW- WINNING INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER
This story about teachers under attack started a community-wide discussion and prompted lawmakers to pass tougher penalties for students who assault school employees.
DAY TURN INVESTIGATIONS
When something is wrong, change should happen as fast as possible. Ben knows strong investigators regularly turn daily content that still holds the powerful accountable.
STORIES OF HOPE
Sometimes you just need a reminder there are good people in the world. Ben’s radar is always up looking for feature stories that can inspire viewers.
POLITICAL REPORTING
True story: Growing up Ben was the kid that took notes about public speaking during the State of the Union Address. Today viewers know him for trusted and non-biased political coverage that makes complicated topics simple to understand and fun to watch.
VERIFY
In the world of posts online, it can be hard to tell what claims are true and what’s false. Ben works hard to set the record straight.
SOCIAL MEDIA SLEUTH
In breaking news situations, Ben is a pro at searching social media for the best emotional content.
Q&A with Ben Briscoe
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Early on, I did an investigation about a medical examiner who lied on his resume and in testimony at trials. My piece was picked up nationally and two innocent people were set free from murder charges because of what we uncovered. That solidified my love for investigative reporting. I instantly knew this was the right career for me.
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My favorite way to spend a day is wandering around town exploring new places. That's especially true if my greyhound, George, and my finance, Bryson, can tag along for a nice stroll outside.
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It's hard to picture doing anything else because this job is so much fun, but I'd be an interior designer. These days my life is all about putting out positive and happy vibes. A lot of that starts with being in a happy space!