Television hosting is a coveted gig for many broadcasting hopefuls, and Emily Reppert was no exception. Ever since she was a little girl in Reading, Pa., she had aspirations of being in front of the camera, and Emily followed those dreams, wherever they took her.
After graduating college in May 2009, Emily co-hosted the popular Web show "Down the Shore" on Philly.com for two seasons, and then bounced around the country for several projects. During October 2010, she moved to Dallas, Texas, and worked as a receptionist at Star Community Newspapers, did news updates for their website, and also hosted a Web show called "Project Denton". From April 2011 to early 2012, Emily lived in Alexandria, Minn., and worked for KSAX-TV as a reporter and fill-in anchor. Then came her biggest role to date: in January, Emily moved back to Dallas and began hosting "Chevy Hometown Kids".
Only in its first season, the show just received two Lone Star EMMY nominations: one for Children/Youth/Teen-Program/Special and one for Emily as On-Camera Talent-Program Host. The freelance life proved invaluable to Em. She says, “It took me nearly two years after college to land my first full-time television gig but I’m glad I didn’t give up and settle for something else.”