Alexis Mitchell

Two- time Emmy® Award winner, Alexis M. Mitchell is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, and is a graduate of Bennett College for Women, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with a Sequence of Broadcast Production & Broadcast Journalism.

Before transitioning to the digital world, she comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience of over 20 plus years. Alexis was a News Content Specialist for the WBTV News This Morning, WBTV News This Morning on Bounce TV, WBTV News at Noon, and lifestyle show “Morning Break” for 12 years. Her broadcasting journey led her to WTVI Charlotte (PBS affiliated) and radio stations: WPEG Power 98 (Charlotte, NC) and 97.1 WQMG (Greensboro, NC).

Alexis played a vital role in the images the WORLD would now remember for the “#StandwithBennett” Campaign. She created imagery for the campaign by adding motions and sound to pictures. Through hard work and persistence, for 60 straight days, Alexis and a core group of women worked together to assist the college is raising 9.5 million dollars to maintain their accreditation.

Alexis was awarded the “2013 Outstanding Young Alumni Award” from UNCF, Urban League of Central Carolinas “Young Professional Leadership” Award. In 2017, Alexis was awarded by the nationally syndicated radio show, Cafe Mocha Salute Her: “Media Innovator Award” for her groundbreaking career as a game-changer in the broadcast industry.

Alexis is a member of several professional associations; National Press Club, National Association of Black Journalists, Washington Association of Black Journalists, Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists, National Association of Professional Women, Association of Woman in Communications, National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences -Nashville/Midsouth Emmy® Chapter, and Women in Film and Television – Atlanta.

Alexis is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Twitter: @LexisTV