Juan Carlos Chaoui is a bilingual journalist who speaks English and Spanish and joined NBC 5 in June 2026 as a Reporter Trainee.
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Juan is a proud Cuban American.
Juan graduated from the University of Florida in May 2026 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. While at UF, he worked as a reporter and anchor for WUFT News, the PBS and NPR affiliate serving North Central Florida. He produced stories covering politics, public safety, environmental issues and community affairs. He also anchored First at Five and helped lead coverage of major news events, including elections, hurricanes and special broadcasts.
His work took him across Florida, covering hurricane recovery efforts, state politics, breaking news and feature stories. In 2024, he reported from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
As a student journalist, Juan earned national recognition through the Hearst Journalism Awards Program, placing in multiple television news competitions and advancing to the Hearst National Journalism Championships. He also received honors from the Broadcast Education Association and the Southeast Journalism Conference.
Before joining NBC 5, Juan interned with NBC News' Southern Bureau in Miami, working alongside producers and correspondents covering breaking news, politics and feature stories from across the region.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Juan is excited to call North Texas home and serve the communities of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
When he's not chasing stories, you can find Juan on the pickleball court, at a baseball game or exploring everything North Texas has to offer.
The Latest
-
Euless native represent USA on women's rugby team
A Euless native and women’s rugby player is representing Team USA against Italy in a match happening right here in North Texas. NBC 5’s Juan Carlos Chaoui introduces us to the star.
-
Inside Miss Molly's Hotel: The reportedly haunted spot in Fort Worth Stockyards
Would you spend the night in a hotel where some guests say they’ve encountered ghosts? Miss Molly’s Hotel in the Fort Worth Stockyards has a haunted reputation, with visitors sharing stories of spooky experiences in reviews posted on the hotel’s website. NBC 5’s Juan Carlos Chaoui visits the hotel to explore its ghostly reputation and the stories behind the guests...
-
Goats helps mow north Dallas trail
The “Northaven Herd,” a group of goats and sheep, grazed along Northaven Trail in Dallas this week. NBC 5’s Juan Carlos Chaoui spoke with residents about the program.
-
Collin County training 1,100 poll workers ahead of November election
With early voting approaching, longtime election workers and first-time volunteers alike are learning the latest procedures before voters head to the polls.
-
Collin County train poll workers ahead of November elections
Election workers across Collin County are preparing for what happens once voters begin showing up at polling places. NBC 5’s Juan Carlos Chaoui has the details.
-
From grass to game day: Painting the Cotton Bowl for the Red River Rivalry
Months of preparation come down to game day at the Cotton Bowl, where crews spend the final days painting the field for the Texas-Oklahoma Red River Rivalry. NBC 5’s Juan Carlos Chaoui gets a behind-the-scenes look.
-
Behind the scenes: Cotton Bowl crews prepare for Texas-Oklahoma rivalry
Days before the Red River Rivalry, crews are painting the Cotton Bowl field and preparing the stadium for Texas and Oklahoma fans.
-
Local artists transform downtown Denton with one-of-a-kind Halloween displays
Artists and businesses teamed up to create unique seasonal installations throughout the city
-
Businesses honor Dolly Parton Day
Texans across the state are celebrating country music legend Dolly Parton. From wearing pink to sharing her love of reading, North Texans found their own ways to honor Dolly. NBC 5’s Juan Carlos Chaoui takes us to Dallas, where one bookstore is helping carry on Dolly’s lasting legacy of literacy.
-
Dallas Mavs unveil renovated practice facility ahead of season under fresh leadership
Team leaders say the upgrades are designed to support player performance and reinforce a championship culture.
