Morgan Norris
morgannorris.media@gmail.com · www.morgannorrisandhermedia.com · LinkedIn
Atlanta, GA
EDUCATION
Hampton University Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Graduation: May 2025
Hampton, VA Emphasis: Cinema Studies GPA: 4.03
EXPERIENCE
Executive Producer & Reporter, WHOV-TV Hampton University’s Newscast 2021 – Present
Currently the executive producer, previously a writer, reporter, anchor, and associate producer
Created over 30 rundowns and directed weekly shows, and special segments
Compiled over 20 packages, 30 voiceovers, and 20 interviews for broadcasts
Writer & Fellow, Inside Climate News 2024 – Present
Composed and published articles about environmental injustice and climate resilience in Hampton Roads
Collaborated with the writers and team at a Pulitzer-Prize winning publication twice a week
Emma Bowen Summer Intern, WAGA-TV FOX 5 Atlanta 2022 – 2024
Newsroom, Creative Services, & Production (3:30AM-1PM)
· Wrote over 30 scripts for newscasts
· Pitched and executed story ideas during morning meetings for reporters
· Conducted interviews for on-air packages
· Shot over 10 beauty zips for promotional use on FOX local (Sony HXR Camera)
· Helped shoot over 10 advertisements and image commercials
· Organized 200 pieces of archival footage from 1988-2024 for FOX Local app
· Floor directed all morning and noon shows, interpreted iNews independently to manage on-air talent
Investigative Reporter, Mother Jones & Hampton University Investigative Department 2023 – 2024
Visited the Congressional Black Caucus with Hampton University to research reparations and House Bill 1980
Researched the history of enslaved workers who built the campus, spoke with black Cadets, and wrote an investigative article about the anti-DEI movement at the Virginia Military Institute, along with being lead editor of my team (UVA, VCU, Longwood, William & Mary)
Won the Emma Bowen Rising Star Award due to my investigative work
Media Manager & Fellow, Washington Media Scholars Foundation 2023 – 2024
· Created over 200 graphics for Instagram and LinkedIn via Canva
· Managed communication with all sponsors such as Gray TV, ABC7, Nexstar, Tegna, and more
· Studied analytics via Sprout Social and increased engagement and impressions by 62.6% and 182.2% respectively
Student Journalist, The White House Spring 2023
· Represented Hampton University by asking the Vice President to restore parity for HBCUs
· Published story: The Vice President: “We Are Requiring You to Lead” – The Hampton Script
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
AT&T Rising Future Maker – Class of 2024
Emma Bowen Foundation – Rising Star Award/Student of the Year
Gamma Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. --- Journalist
National Association of Black Journalists at Hampton University --- Treasurer
Kappa Tau Alpha Honors Society --- President
Freddye T. Davy Honors College – Communications Secretary
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: iNews, ENPS, Adobe Premiere Pro, Audacity, CapCut,
Production Skills: Sony HXR, Technocrane, Canon G7X
Social Media Skills: Canva, Instagram, LinkedIn
MEDIA LINKS
· Norfolk Underwater: Lost Time
· (Article) Norfolk Underwater: Lost Time
· The Vice President: “We Are Requiring You to Lead” – The Hampton Script
· Some Things Never Change: VMI’s Anti-DEI Stance and Delay with HB1980 in 2024
· House Bill 1980 & The Anti-DEI Movement at Virginia's Universities
· Washington Media Scholars Foundation’s Instagram & LinkedIn
