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 for co-anchoring ABC's Good Morning America. She has been a fixture in morning television for many years, earning acclaim for her interviewing skills and warm on-screen presence. Beyond her broadcasting career, Roberts is a cancer survivor and has been open about her health battles, becoming an advocate for cancer awareness and early detection. She is also a former college basketball player, having played for Southeastern Louisiana University. Her career spans sports broadcasting as well, including a long association with ESPN.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1983: Sports Anchor and Reporter for WDAM-TV

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

1984: Moved to WLOX-TV

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

1986: Sports Anchor and Reporter for WSMV-TV

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

1988: Sports Anchor and Reporter at WAGA-TV

From 1988, Roberts was a sports anchor and reporter at WAGA-TV in Atlanta, Georgia, and also a radio host for radio station V-103.

February 1990: Joined ESPN

In February 1990, Roberts joined ESPN as a sportscaster.

1990: Sportscaster on ESPN

In 1990, Roberts became a sportscaster on ESPN where she would remain for 15 years and became the first woman to co-host NFL Primetime.

1990: Sports Anchor and Reporter at WAGA-TV

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

June 1995: Featured Reporter for Good Morning America

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

1996: Host for ABC's Wide World of Sports

From 1996, Roberts was the host for ABC's Wide World of Sports.

1998: Host for ABC's Wide World of Sports

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

2005: Co-Anchor on Good Morning America

In 2005, Roberts became a co-anchor on Good Morning America.

2005: Left ESPN

In 2005, Roberts left ESPN.

2005: Promoted to Co-Anchor of Good Morning America

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

December 2009: Joined by George Stephanopoulos

In December 2009, Roberts was joined by George Stephanopoulos as co-anchor of GMA.

2014: Started Rock'n Robin Productions

In 2014, Roberts started her own production company, Rock'n Robin Productions.

May 19, 2018: Co-anchored Royal Wedding

On May 19, 2018, Roberts co-anchored the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor.

February 10, 2021: Tuskegee Airmen Documentary Premiered

On February 10, 2021, Roberts executive-produced and narrated the one-hour documentary Tuskegee Airmen: Legacy of Courage, which premiered on History.