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Kourtney Williams

Communication, BA, Television and Multimedia Journalism Concentration

Communication graduate Kourtney Williams, now a morning news TV anchor, built up her profile and portfolio while reporting for Southeastern’s Emmy award-winning college news program.

Southeastern Louisiana University

October 11, 2022

Kourtney Williams

Communication graduate Kourtney Williams ’16, now a morning news TV anchor in Baton Rouge, begins her workday at 2:30 a.m. It’s a lifestyle and work ethic she gained experience with while at Southeastern.

Not only was she a reporter and anchor for Southeastern Channel’s Emmy award-winning news program, Northshore News, she also interned for TV stations in two different markets.

Action Plan

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Report for the award-winning Southeastern Channel.

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Intern at WDSU in New Orleans and WBRZ-TV in Baton Rouge.

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Join the Broadcast Education Association, National Society of Leadership and Success, and Society of Collegiate Journalists.

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Win the annual lip sync competition at homecoming.

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Volunteer with Student United Way.

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