Kyle Cooke is the news editor at Rocky Mountain PBS. He previously served as the newsroom's digital media manager. Kyle joined Rocky Mountain PBS in July of 2020.
Kyle manages a team of reporters around the state. His own reporting often focuses on mobility, the environment and the press. His journalism has been recognized by the Colorado Broadcasters Association, The Society of Professional Journalists and the Heartland Emmy Awards.
Prior to his move to Colorado, Kyle lived in Nashville, Tennessee, where he was an assignment editor and multimedia producer for WSMV. In Nashville, he mostly covered breaking news, including deadly tornadoes, mass shootings and mayoral scandals.
He was born and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in multimedia journalism. Kyle now lives in Denver, where he enjoys riding his bike, playing basketball and stressing about his tomato plants.
Language spoken: English
Topic expertise: Mobility, energy, the environment, breaking news
Local expertise: Colorado media, Denver-area transit, and Colorado's outdoor recreation industry
Honors & Awards: Seven-time winner of the Society of Professional Journalists' "Top of the Rockies" awards, including first-place awards for coverage of the Marshall Fire. 2021 Heartland Emmy award for Interactive media. 2020 Colorado Broadcasters Association award for best use of digital/social media.
