Domonique Benn
Award winning anchor Domonique Benn joined WTKR NewsChannel 3 in January 2007. Prior to working in Hampton Roads, Domonique has worked in newsrooms in Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. The University of Florida graduate has a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications-News and a minor in English with a concentration in African American Literature.
Domonique was named "Best Anchor of the Year" in Virginia by the Virginia Associated Press in April 2009.
Domonique started her career in Biloxi, Mississippi as a producer before quickly being promoted to reporter. Domonique then traded South Mississippi's "Playground of the South" for the Godfather of Soul- James Brown's hometown of Augusta Georgia. In Augusta, Domonique was a reporter for WRDW-TV in Augusta, Georgia with an emphasis on local government. Domonique was later promoted to Morning Anchor and spent nearly three years in that slot before moving into the First at Five Anchor chair-maintaining the top-rated newscast.
In Augusta, Domonique reported on the annual Masters Golf Tournament where she reported on the best golfers in the world and the coveted title that thousands come to see the golfers compete to take home.
Domonique's assignments have taken her to both state capitols in Georgia and South Carolina to report on some of the most controversial legislation. She also spent three weeks reporting on the Federal Conspiracy Trial and sentencing of one of the most powerful Senators in Georgia.
Domonique has also interviewed TV host Tony Brown, civil rights leaders Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and entertainer James Brown who is from Augusta. Domonique was the only local reporter to exclusively sit one-on-one with the entertainer days after he announced he had prostate cancer and she was the only journalist out of local and international media invited to ride with James Brown in his limo to his statue unveiling in Augusta.
A week before coming to Hampton Roads, still in Augusta, Domonique would cover one of the hardest stories of her career, the death of her friend and the hardest working man in show business--the Godfather of Soul, James Brown.
Domonique has been honored to receive awards and recognition from various schools and civic organizations. One of her greatest accomplishments was winning the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award in March 2006, after competing with other television journalists in seven other states. She received the top honor for her investigative report: "Bad Medicine." She has also been nominated for the Georgia Associated Press's "Best/Anchor Reporter" Award. Domonique takes pride in being a team player.
The City of Augusta and the Housing Department also recognized Domonique for Special Outstanding Media Representative for helping to "Get Things Done" in Augusta. You can also find Domonique volunteering and also speaking at area churches, schools, and other civic organizations. At the end of her career in Augusta, the mayor issued a proclamation making January 6th Domonique Benn Day in Augusta, Georgia, for her exceptional work ethic and commitment shown through her efforts in effective reporting.
Domonique is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the National Association of Black Journalists. Domonique and her family live on the Peninsula.
To send Domonique an e-mail, click here.
Domonique was named "Best Anchor of the Year" in Virginia by the Virginia Associated Press in April 2009.
Domonique started her career in Biloxi, Mississippi as a producer before quickly being promoted to reporter. Domonique then traded South Mississippi's "Playground of the South" for the Godfather of Soul- James Brown's hometown of Augusta Georgia. In Augusta, Domonique was a reporter for WRDW-TV in Augusta, Georgia with an emphasis on local government. Domonique was later promoted to Morning Anchor and spent nearly three years in that slot before moving into the First at Five Anchor chair-maintaining the top-rated newscast.
In Augusta, Domonique reported on the annual Masters Golf Tournament where she reported on the best golfers in the world and the coveted title that thousands come to see the golfers compete to take home.
Domonique's assignments have taken her to both state capitols in Georgia and South Carolina to report on some of the most controversial legislation. She also spent three weeks reporting on the Federal Conspiracy Trial and sentencing of one of the most powerful Senators in Georgia.
Domonique has also interviewed TV host Tony Brown, civil rights leaders Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and entertainer James Brown who is from Augusta. Domonique was the only local reporter to exclusively sit one-on-one with the entertainer days after he announced he had prostate cancer and she was the only journalist out of local and international media invited to ride with James Brown in his limo to his statue unveiling in Augusta.
A week before coming to Hampton Roads, still in Augusta, Domonique would cover one of the hardest stories of her career, the death of her friend and the hardest working man in show business--the Godfather of Soul, James Brown.
Domonique has been honored to receive awards and recognition from various schools and civic organizations. One of her greatest accomplishments was winning the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award in March 2006, after competing with other television journalists in seven other states. She received the top honor for her investigative report: "Bad Medicine." She has also been nominated for the Georgia Associated Press's "Best/Anchor Reporter" Award. Domonique takes pride in being a team player.
The City of Augusta and the Housing Department also recognized Domonique for Special Outstanding Media Representative for helping to "Get Things Done" in Augusta. You can also find Domonique volunteering and also speaking at area churches, schools, and other civic organizations. At the end of her career in Augusta, the mayor issued a proclamation making January 6th Domonique Benn Day in Augusta, Georgia, for her exceptional work ethic and commitment shown through her efforts in effective reporting.
Domonique is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the National Association of Black Journalists. Domonique and her family live on the Peninsula.
To send Domonique an e-mail, click here.
