Senior TV News Producer & Inc. Columnist

Kachelle
Pratcher

TV News Producer Journalist Media Strategist Keynote Speaker Professor

I produce national television news. I write for Inc., Essence, Ebony, and Business Insider. I help brands tell better stories. Twelve-plus years in the newsroom taught me that every platform runs on the same thing — good editorial judgment.

Kachelle Pratcher
Inc. Columnist
Published In
Inc. Business Insider Essence Ebony Yahoo! AOL.
About

Newsroom precision.
Every platform.

I'm a Senior TV News Producer with 12+ years in national broadcast, a freelance journalist with bylines at Inc., Essence, Ebony, and Business Insider, and the founder of K. Pratcher Media — a consultancy that teaches brands and executives to think like a newsroom.

I also teach journalism at Jackson State University, hold an MBA, and am a doctoral candidate in Leadership at Concordia University Chicago. My research examines how sports media leaders make decisions around WNBA broadcast coverage.

12+
Years in national newsrooms
6
National publications
EdD
Doctoral candidate, ABD
K. Pratcher Media →
Broadcast
Senior TV News Producer, National Network — 12+ Years
Inc. Magazine
Columnist, "The Producer's Take"
Essence
Freelance Contributor
Ebony
Freelance Contributor
Business Insider
Contributor
K. Pratcher Media
Founder & Principal Consultant
Jackson State
Adjunct Professor of Journalism
Ivy Tech
Communications Instructor
Concordia Univ.
Doctoral Candidate in Leadership
What I Do

One editorial instinct.
Multiple platforms.

12+ years in the newsroom built a framework for how stories are made. That framework now operates across broadcast, journalism, consulting, and the stage.

01
Broadcast
Senior TV News Producer — 12+ Years

Producing live national broadcast news. Managing editorial strategy, show rundowns, guest booking, and on-air talent across a daily program.

02
Journalism
Inc. · Essence · Ebony · Business Insider

Reported features and column work at national outlets. Covering media strategy, business leadership, culture, and the intersections that matter.

03
Consulting
K. Pratcher Media

Helping brands and executives apply newsroom-level editorial thinking to content strategy, communications, and narrative positioning.

04
Speaking
Keynotes & Workshops

Bringing the newsroom to conference stages and L&D teams. Sessions built on real broadcast experience, not talking points.

05
Teaching
JSU · Ivy Tech Community College

Adjunct professor of broadcast journalism at Jackson State University and communications instructor at Ivy Tech. Developing the next generation of storytellers.

06
The Newsroom Effect
Book — Available on Amazon

The editorial methodology that drives every KPM engagement, now accessible to anyone building a brand through storytelling.

Portfolio

Selected published work

Bylines, features, and column work across national outlets.

Inc. Magazine Column
The Producer's Take

Applying newsroom strategy to business leadership, organizational communication, and editorial thinking for executives. Launching April 2026.

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Essence
Her Fantasy Box Founder Kayla Rowe On Community, TikTok And Faith Making Her Brand A Nine-Figure Success

How Kayla Rowe went from hard times to building a nine-figure brand.

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Essence
No Crew, No Problem: 5 Tips For Rocking ESSENCE Festival Solo

A guide to attending the culture's biggest weekend on your own terms.

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Essence
The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: You Deserve To See The World — Alone

On solo travel, self-permission, and why Black women deserve to move through the world freely.

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Ebony
D'Angelo & Pancreatic Cancer: What Black Communities Need to Know

Covering the intersection of celebrity, Black health, and the disparities that demand attention.

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Business Insider
I Was My Grandfather's Caregiver Until He Died. I Had No Idea How Much I'd Lose.

A personal reported piece on caregiving, grief, and the identity crisis that follows.

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Business Insider
Moving In With My Grandparents Was the Best Decision of My Life

On multigenerational living, love, and what it means to choose family intentionally.

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Business Insider
Why United Is the Best Airline for Frequent Travelers Who Want First-Class Value

A frequent traveler's case for why United earns top marks for value and experience.

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Business Insider
I Used to Hate Grocery Shopping. My Sam's Club Membership Changed That.

On membership value, routine, and the unexpected joy of a well-stocked cart.

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Keynotes & Workshops

Bring the newsroom
to your stage

Twelve years in newsrooms taught me how to make people care about a story. That's what I bring to the stage. Sessions for L&D teams, conference organizers, and executive audiences who want something that actually sticks.

Inquire About Speaking
The Editorial Instinct
Keynote
The Newsroom Blueprint
Workshop
The Editorial Filter
Corporate Consulting
Pitch Culture Training
Team Workshop
The Editorial Filter

A four-part methodology for communicating like a broadcaster

Developed from 12+ years in national TV news, The Editorial Filter is the proprietary consulting framework behind every KPM engagement, workshop, and keynote.

01
Editorial Instinct

Recognizing what's newsworthy, what the audience needs, and how to lead with it.

02
Narrative Architecture

Structuring messages so they move audiences with clarity, sequence, and intention.

03
Pitch Culture

Building environments where bold ideas are surfaced, pressure-tested, and pursued.

04
Feedback Intelligence

Using editorial feedback systematically to sharpen output and develop communicators at every level.

Media & Press

Interviews, features,
& appearances

On-air interviews, profile features, conference presentations, and media mentions. For press inquiries or expert commentary, reach out directly.

TV Interview
Ticker News
Interview with Host Ahron Young
March 2026
Watch on YouTube →
Feature Profile
Authority Magazine
5 Essential Techniques for Impactful Communication
Medium / Authority Magazine
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Profile Interview
Bold Journey
Meet Kachelle Pratcher
boldjourney.com
Read Profile →
Press & Media Inquiries
Available for expert commentary & interviews
Media strategy · Editorial leadership · Broadcast journalism · Women's sports media
Get in Touch
Contact

Let's work
together

Whether you're pitching a story, booking a keynote, exploring a consulting engagement, or looking for expert commentary — reach out.