About Jonathan Franklin Georgetown
Education, experience, and professional focus
Jonathan Franklin Georgetown is a journalist and national correspondent based in Washington, D.C., with extensive experience across digital, broadcast, and live reporting. He has covered major national events, public crises, and institutional decisions, bringing a narrative-first approach grounded in verification and context.
Jonathan Franklin Georgetown has reported on mass casualty incidents, Supreme Court rulings, elections, and international conflict, as well as stories centered on race, culture, justice, and identity. His work emphasizes careful sourcing, collaboration, and responsible framing.
A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Jonathan Franklin Georgetown earned a master’s degree in journalism from Georgetown University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a focus on broadcast and digital journalism. He also graduated Cum Laude from Wofford College with undergraduate degrees in English and Digital Media and African and African-American Studies.
Jonathan Franklin Georgetown is affiliated with professional journalism organizations including the National Association of Black Journalists, the Washington Association of Black Journalists, the Online News Association, and the Society of Professional Journalists.
