Draggan mihailovich biography graphic organizer
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Draggan Mihailovich shares insights and reflects on his journey from the School's "News Editing" class to producing Emmy-winning stories for "60 Minutes II." |
Mihailovich loves telling stories, making a difference
By Bill Freehling
Photo by Maricarmen Josephs
The opportunity to make a difference — that's what Draggan Mihailovich loves most about his job as a television news producer.
"I firmly believe the job of a television producer is one of the greatest in the world," said Mihailovich, a producer for CBS¹s "60 Minutes II" who has won five Emmy awards.
"Maybe, just maybe, my stories might impact people's lives."
Mihailovich, a 1983 graduate of the School, addressed a crowd of about 100 faculty, students, family and friends Feb. 9 at the eighth Nelson Benton Lecture in Carroll Hall.
Among the audience members were his parents and his wife, Hope.
Following graduation from UNC-CH and an 18-month stint as associate sports editor at The Ch