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Kori Chambers is an Emmy Award-winning communications and content executive, former New York City main anchor, and founder of Kori Chambers Media.

For more than two decades, Kori built audience trust and shaped public narratives as one of New York City's most visible communicators — anchoring at PIX11 News for 13 years and delivering live coverage across broadcast, digital, and community-facing platforms in America's largest media market.Today, through Kori Chambers Media, he leads a strategic communications and content production firm helping executives, nonprofits, and organizations build visibility and tell their stories effectively. He develops content operations, leads production teams, coaches leaders on camera presence and messaging, and builds programs that create their own momentum.His work includes an original legal video series that generated more than 100,000 views in its first week with zero existing audience and zero paid promotion. He has emceed major fundraising galas that have raised more than $6 million, and produced high-stakes content for organizations including Action Against Hunger, the Ackerman Institute for the Family, VNS Health, and ADAPT Community Network.Kori's work is built on a simple belief: the right story, told the right way, moves people to action.

WHO I AM

Emmy Award-winning communications and content executive, former New York City main anchor, and founder of Kori Chambers Media. For more than two decades I have built audience trust, shaped public narratives, and helped leaders and organizations communicate with clarity, credibility, and impact.I build and lead content operations and communications programs that create their own momentum — directing teams across production, strategy, and distribution to deliver work that moves audiences and drives results. I bring a rare combination of live production experience, platform-native content instincts, and the editorial judgment to protect the integrity of every story I tell.

BY THE NUMBERS

● 100,000+ video views in the first week of launching an original legal series with no built-in audience and zero paid promotion. Nearly 700,000 organic views within two months.● $6 million+ raised at VNS Health galas over five consecutive years● Multiple Emmy Award winner, including consecutive honors for Best NYC News Anchor● 13 years leading live coverage as main anchor in America's largest media market● International production credits, including field production in the Philippines for Action Against Hunger

IN THEIR WORDS

"He didn't just tell our story — he brought it to life."

Frederica Wald
Chief of Staff & Chief Development & Strategy Officer
Ackerman Institute for the Family

"His connection to our cause and uncanny ability to translate it into his own words makes him invaluable as an emcee. His impact is reflected in the event having raised over $1 million in each of the years that Kori has been our emcee."

John Billeci
Vice President of Special Events
VNS Health

"Offers a fresh approach to creating attention-grabbing videos for purpose-driven organizations. The team is highly skilled and determined to deliver the best possible products. We have been grateful to collaborate with them."

Emily Bell Tyree
Former Associate Director of Communications
Action Against Hunger

Ackerman Institute for the Family — 65th Anniversary Gala

THE CLIENT

Founded in 1960, the Ackerman Institute for the Family is one of America's premier institutions for family therapy and one of the most highly regarded training facilities for family therapists in the United States. The Institute serves families from all walks of life at all stages of family life.

THE CHALLENGE

Ackerman was preparing for its most significant event in decades — a 65th anniversary gala requiring a film that could move donors, honor six decades of impact, and meet an ambitious fundraising goal. There was an additional layer of complexity: Ackerman works with sensitive populations, making traditional client storytelling approaches impossible. They needed a creative partner who could navigate that challenge without compromising the integrity of their mission or the privacy of the families they serve.

THE APPROACH

I led the full production on a tight deadline, directing my Kori Chambers Media production team while working directly with Frederica Wald, Chief of Staff & Chief Development & Strategy Officer:

● Developed the concept and narrative framework in close collaboration with the development and strategy team● Navigated the sensitivity of working with vulnerable populations by developing a creative approach that told Ackerman's story through staff interviews, leadership perspectives, training footage, and archival material dating back to 1965 — honoring the organization's legacy without compromising the privacy of the families they serve● Led my production crew on location at Ackerman's offices, overseeing all aspects of the shoot● Directed post-production through multiple rounds of revisions in close partnership with the development and strategy team● Delivered the final film ahead of deadline● Collaborated closely with the development and strategy team to shape the program for the evening, crafting my own remarks to set the right tone for the night● Emceed the evening at the JW Marriott Essex House

THE RESULT

Ackerman met its ambitious fundraising goal for their landmark 65th anniversary celebration.

IN THEIR WORDS

"Collaborating with Kori Chambers on Ackerman's 65th Anniversary Gala video was an absolutely fantastic experience. From concept to final cut, he captured the heart of Ackerman's mission with professionalism, warmth, and storytelling mastery. The film he wrote, directed, and produced was both moving and inspiring, beautifully conveying our legacy and impact while sparking genuine emotion among our guests. The response was extraordinary — donors, guests, colleagues and supporters were deeply touched, and the video helped propel us to meet our ambitious fundraising goal for the evening. Beyond his artistry, Kori was a delightful collaborator, attentive, imaginative, and completely aligned with our vision every step of the way."

— Frederica Wald, Chief of Staff & Chief Development & Strategy Officer, Ackerman Institute for the Family

PIX11 NEWS — NEW YORK CITY

For 13 years, I served as one of PIX11's most prominent on-air voices, ultimately becoming main anchor for New York City's evening newscasts. In that role, I made high-stakes editorial and messaging decisions under intense deadline pressure while working daily with producers, writers, reporters, editors, and production teams.

● Served as the final voice of live broadcasts, responsible for translating newsroom reporting into clear, trusted, audience-facing communication● Helped shape live broadcasts by applying editorial judgment, message discipline, and audience-first communication in real time● Collaborated with senior newsroom leadership to align coverage priorities across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms● Mentored colleagues and on-air talent on live communication, interview preparation, message clarity, and editorial judgment● Launched one of PIX11's first connected television shows, building a streaming-native format from concept through distribution● Earned multiple Emmy Awards, including consecutive honors for Best News Anchor in New York City

KORI CHAMBERS MEDIA

After two decades in front of the camera, I built a content and communications operation from scratch — developing the systems, team structure, and creative infrastructure to deliver high-quality storytelling across clients, causes, and platforms.

● Built and manage a flexible production team including staff, contractors, freelance videographers, editors, and producers scaled to project needs● Developed a repeatable client workflow from intake and creative brief through production, editing, revision cycles, delivery, and publishing● Lead creative strategy, client communication, production planning, quality control, and final editorial approval● Manage client relationships from kickoff through delivery, translating organizational goals into clear creative and communications strategy● Scale teams up for major productions including fundraising films and international field shoots, and scale down for ongoing social and digital content● Built AI-integrated workflows across audio, video, captions, editing, and publishing to improve speed, consistency, and output quality

ACTION AGAINST HUNGER — INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION

A two-minute donor engagement film produced on location in the Philippines for one of the world's leading humanitarian organizations. Shot and produced in the field, capturing the human stories behind Action Against Hunger's global mission.

SEEKING COUNSEL — multiplatform social content

An original short-form legal series designed to make the law accessible to everyday people. Developed, launched, and led end to end — from concept through production, distribution, and audience growth across three platforms simultaneously.● 100,000+ video views in the first week of launching with zero built-in audience or paid promotion.● Nearly 700,000 organic views within two months.

ACKERMAN INSTITUTE FOR THE FAMILY — FUNDRAISING FILM

A six-minute fundraising film produced for one of America's premier family therapy institutions, celebrating 65 years of impact. Working with sensitive populations required a creative approach — weaving together staff interviews, leadership perspectives, training footage, and archival material dating back to 1965 to honor the organization's legacy without compromising client privacy.● Raised $850,000 at the 65th Anniversary Gala● Prominently featured on the Ackerman Institute website