A rising star in FAMU’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication is officially part of the news industry’s big leagues.
Georgia Dawkins is now part of the production team for ABC’s “Good Morning America” in New York. Her colleagues include household names such as Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, Sam Champion, and Chris Cuomo.
The broadcast journalism student impressed ABC last summer as an intern. That led to her current, entry-level job as a desk assistant.
Her FAMU dean, James Hawkins, believes she is destined for a very successful career.
“Georgia ranks among the top 5 percent of the students I have seen in my 30 years of service at Florida A&M University,” Hawkins said. “Her work ethic sets her apart from many of her contemporaries. She is a highly capable and conscientious person who has already shown skills that are well suited for this age of digital journalism.”
The Sebring, Fla. native brings much experience to her position. She worked for her hometown newspaper, the News-Sun, for two years and completed an internship with WESH TV-2. At FAMU she’s served as a religion/news editor for the FAMUan and president of the campus chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists.
Her long-term goal is to become an executive producer for a major news network.
When asked if she planned to transfer to a Big Apple school to finish her degree, Dawkins responded: “Absolutely not. My family, my hometown, my school have invested a lot in my career. I owe it to them to achieve FAMU alumnae status.”
Georgia Dawkins is now part of the production team for ABC’s “Good Morning America” in New York. Her colleagues include household names such as Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, Sam Champion, and Chris Cuomo.
The broadcast journalism student impressed ABC last summer as an intern. That led to her current, entry-level job as a desk assistant.
Her FAMU dean, James Hawkins, believes she is destined for a very successful career.
“Georgia ranks among the top 5 percent of the students I have seen in my 30 years of service at Florida A&M University,” Hawkins said. “Her work ethic sets her apart from many of her contemporaries. She is a highly capable and conscientious person who has already shown skills that are well suited for this age of digital journalism.”
The Sebring, Fla. native brings much experience to her position. She worked for her hometown newspaper, the News-Sun, for two years and completed an internship with WESH TV-2. At FAMU she’s served as a religion/news editor for the FAMUan and president of the campus chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists.
Her long-term goal is to become an executive producer for a major news network.
When asked if she planned to transfer to a Big Apple school to finish her degree, Dawkins responded: “Absolutely not. My family, my hometown, my school have invested a lot in my career. I owe it to them to achieve FAMU alumnae status.”
Good for her! Sounds like girlF has her head on straight.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding!!! Another one of FAMU's best & brightest is discovered. I wish her much success in her chosen field.
ReplyDeleteSo is this an internship or did she leave school to take a permanent job?
ReplyDelete2:11 PM, Please see the quote below that came directly from RN's article.
ReplyDelete"The broadcast journalism student impressed ABC last summer as an intern. That led to her current, entry-level job as a desk assistant."
I'm very proud of this young lady. FAMU's Journalism Program is the best!!
Hubba Ms. Dawkins!
ReplyDeleteHey I wanna be a "2" They have all the fun!
ReplyDeleteHIP, HIP
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