Jack Kelly

Jack Kelly is a freelance journalist and visual producer contributing to In the Cove. He covers stories impacting the Lower North Shore community, with a focus on public interest journalism, local investigations and community news. In 2025, Jack was named a finalist in the Walkley Foundation Mid-Year Media Prizes for Public Service Journalism for an investigative piece published by In the Cove. Jack’s work focuses on public interest journalism, local investigations and community stories that help keep residents informed about what is happening in their area. His reporting has generated significant local and broader attention, including an investigative piece for In the Cove that earned him finalist recognition in the 2025 Walkley Foundation Mid-Year Media Prizes for Public Service Journalism. With skills across reporting, video, digital production and social media journalism, Jack brings a modern multimedia approach to local news coverage. His work with In the Cove combines strong community storytelling with a focus on issues that impact people living and working across the Lower North Shore.