Morgan Gill is a dedicated journalist with a passion for storytelling and community engagement. She was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. She attended Alcorn State University, where she majored in Mass Communications with a concentration in Broadcast Journalism. During her time at Alcorn, she was actively involved in campus life, serving as a cheerleader and hosting her own talk show, Let ‘Em Know. Her dedication and leadership earned her the title of Miss Mass Communications for the 2020-2021 academic year. After graduating, she began her career at Arkansas PBS in Conway, Arkansas, as a production assistant before moving to WJTV in Jackson, Mississippi, as an Multi-Media Journalist. At WJTV, she quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the weekend news anchor and playing a key role in the station’s coverage of major events. Alongside her team, she won the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Award, securing second place in continuing coverage for Rolling Fork Recovers. After two years at WJTV, she transitioned to her current role as a reporter and producer at the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. There, she not only covers underreported communities in Southeast Mississippi but also coaches aspiring journalists in the program. Through her work, Gill continues to amplify important stories that inspire the next generation of reporters.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE ALCORN?
Being at Alcorn, I felt like I was at home. It was a family environment, the teachers were hands-on, and I met some amazing people who I now call my lifelong friends.
WHAT ORGANIZATIONS WERE YOU A PART OF?
Alcorn State Cheer Team, Cheer Psi
HOW HAS ALCORN HELPED PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR CAREER?
Alcorn prepared me for my career by actually putting me on camera, giving great feedback, teaching me how to edit, as well as making me complete projects in a timely manner. A lot of the things we learned and did in the Communications department made me more comfortable being on camera as well as working behind it.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU ENJOYED MOST ABOUT ALCORN?
I enjoyed the environment the most. Being around people on the same path who look like me was very motivational. I like how the teachers asked what you were most interested in and pushed you to do more with that.
DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR CURRENT OR FUTURE STUDENTS ON ‘THE YARD’?
My advice is to be so good, they can’t ignore you. Always put your best foot forward in whatever you do. Remember, if you play small, you stay small. Keep going, keep shining. You inspire people who pretend to not even see you. Also, build your resume/portfolio now so that you have something to show when you’re looking for a job.