Kourtney Williams

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

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

  • Report for the award-winning Southeastern Channel.
  • Intern at WDSU in New Orleans and WBRZ-TV in Baton Rouge.
  • Join the Broadcast Education Association, National Society of Leadership and Success, and Society of Collegiate Journalists.
  • Win the annual lip sync competition at homecoming.
  • Volunteer with Student United Way.