Kara Willis Biography
Kara Willis,31, is an American day break reporter and multi-skilled journalist working for 12 News, the ABC & NBC affiliates in Southeast Texas. Besides journalism, Willis has a passion for serving the community through her organization, which aims to uplift women. Prior to working at 12 News, she worked at The K Spot, Like Minds, and Townsquare Media.
Kara Willis Age and Husband
Kara was born on 25th December 1990 in Houston. She has a close relationship with her family. She is also married to Jeff McCollum-Campbell who proposed to her on 31st January 2019. The couple got married on 16th September 2021. They have a dog as their marriage companion.
Kara Willis Education and Career
Kara went to Stephen F. Austin State University where she majored in Theater and minored in Radio and TV. In 2014, she joined the University of Houston where she did Broadcast Journalism. Kara returned to Stephen to do an MBA in Mass Communications.
While in school she tried working as a blogger for Townsquare Media but later transferred to Buiyakah where she was a Sales Associate. After three years, she joined SFA Disability Services as a Note Taker. An interest in teaching grew prompting her to take a job at Applause Theatrical School as a director and teacher. Her responsibility was to teach students about theater and plays. She then became a children’s gym instructor at The Little Gym.
Kara started getting her hands on journalism work when she joined Like Minds as a communication specialist. Her roles were building community relationships and using social media to make and execute plans. The experience Kara had in the community compelled her to start The Ladies Brunch Houston which aimed at uniting women for personal and professional development. At that time, she got a working opportunity at The K Spot where she worked as a freelance reporter. After serving for 6 years. Kara got a chance at 12 News as a reporter and MSJ.
Kara Willis Salary and Height
Although Kara has involved her career with other community responsibilities, she has demonstrated passion and zeal for serving the public with authentic information. The years she has been reporting have been valuable for the media networks. At 12 News, she earns approximately $60,000 per year. Her height of 5 feet and 7 inches is an addition to her excellent journalism skills.
