Career Timeline of Robin Roberts (newscaster): Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Robin Roberts (newscaster), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Robin Roberts is a prominent American television broadcaster, best known as the co-anchor of ABC's Good Morning America. Prior to her broadcasting career, she was a successful college basketball player. Roberts has received numerous accolades for her work in journalism. She is also known for her openness about her health battles, including her fight against breast cancer and a bone marrow disorder, which has made her an advocate for cancer awareness and bone marrow donation.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1983: Sports Anchor at WDAM-TV

In 1983, Robin Roberts began her career as a sports anchor and reporter for WDAM-TV in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

1984: Moved to WLOX-TV

In 1984, Robin Roberts moved to WLOX-TV in Biloxi, Mississippi.

1986: Sports Anchor at WSMV-TV

In 1986, Robin Roberts became a sports anchor and reporter for WSMV-TV in Nashville, Tennessee.

1988: Sports Anchor at WAGA-TV and Radio Host at V-103

In 1988, Robin Roberts became a sports anchor and reporter at WAGA-TV in Atlanta, Georgia. She also became a radio host for radio station V-103 in Atlanta.

February 1990: Joined ESPN

In February 1990, Robin Roberts joined ESPN as a sportscaster.

1990: Sportscaster at ESPN

In 1990, Robin Roberts became a sportscaster on ESPN, where she worked for 15 years. She was also the first woman to co-host NFL Primetime.

1990: Sports Anchor at WAGA-TV and Radio Host at V-103

In 1990, Robin Roberts was a sports anchor and reporter at WAGA-TV in Atlanta, Georgia. She was also a radio host for radio station V-103 in Atlanta.

June 1995: Featured Reporter for Good Morning America

In June 1995, Robin Roberts began working for ABC News as a featured reporter for Good Morning America.

1996: Host for ABC's Wide World of Sports

In 1996, Robin Roberts became the host for ABC's Wide World of Sports.

1998: Host for ABC's Wide World of Sports

In 1998, Robin Roberts was the host for ABC's Wide World of Sports.

2005: Co-Anchor at Good Morning America

In 2005, Robin Roberts became the co-anchor of Good Morning America on ABC.

2005: Left ESPN

In 2005, Robin Roberts left ESPN.

2005: Promotion to Co-Anchor of Good Morning America

In 2005, Robin Roberts was promoted to co-anchor of Good Morning America.

2005: Reports from Mississippi Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina

In the fall of 2005, Robin Roberts anchored a series of emotional reports from the Mississippi Gulf Coast after it was devastated by Hurricane Katrina.