Elise Roberts is a seasoned media strategist and award-winning journalist. Most recently, she led the news and programming division at theGrio, the premier Black media network founded by Byron Allen. Prior to that, Elise led news teams at CNN and its sister station: Headline News. A proud native of Marietta, GA, Elise began her career in journalism at WMAZ-TV in Macon, Georgia, where she quickly made a name for herself.
Throughout her career, Elise has garnered numerous accolades, including Associated Press, NAACP awards and Emmy nominations. She was also recognized as one of the 30 Under 30 by the Mississippi Association of Black Journalists. Her journey continued at Spectrum News in Charlotte, NC, where she served as both a reporter and primary anchor, reaching an impressive one million statewide viewers each weekend and covering significant national stories such as the Democratic National Convention and Hurricane Katrina.
With a knack for powerful storytelling, Elise has interviewed a host of high-profile personalities, including Bill Cosby, Michael Jordan, and the late Dr. Maya Angelou. Today, as a newsroom executive and media strategist, Elise helps train and coach the next era of journalists professionals dedicated to impactful news coverage.
Elise is also deeply committed to her community, having served on the boards of the American Red Cross and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, where she is dedicated to uplifting the next generation. Elise frequently shares her expertise as a speaker at various events, aiming to inspire future journalists and leaders.
Elise is an alumna of Kennesaw State University and Tulane University, and she completed a leadership management program at Harvard Business School in 2019. With her wealth of experience and passion for media, Elise Roberts continues to make a significant impact in the industry and her community.