Reed Parker – Writer / Reporter

Reed Parker is a Writer/Reporter for Grow Indiana Media Ventures. Reed was an Anchor/Reporter for Emmis Communications for over seven years, where he anchored daily newscasts on Network Indiana and WIBC, along with covering courts, sports and general news as a field reporter. He joined Inside INdiana Business in 2018.

Reed previously served as News Director at WITZ AM/FM in Jasper, IN and News Director at WMOK AM in Metropolis, IL.

Reed is an Illinois native who holds a Radio/TV degree from Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, but has made Indiana his home since 2000.

5 Questions for Reed

1. Where can we find you when you’re not working?

Probably at home, possibly being used as a jungle gym by my twin toddlers or watching a Dodgers game.

2. If you weren’t doing what you do today, what other job would you have?

Bartending. I’m pretty good with beer, booze and conversation.

3. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? Why?

Drive. I want to quickly go where I want, when I want and I’m not that good on a horse.

4. What would you do if you won the lottery?

Pay off some bills and travel the world with our twins for a year or so before they go to school.

5. What three items would you take with you on a deserted island?

A cold keg of Donum Dei Unicorn, a massive pizza and a large boat.

Contact: Reed Parker