Christina Watkins Bio, Wiki
Christina Watkins is an American Anchor and Reporter working for WESH 2 in Orlando, Florida, as a weekend morning anchor and reporter. She joined the station in March 2022 after working at WDSU-TV.
Christina Watkins Age
Watkins was born on August 30th in the United States and therefore celebrates her birthday on the 30th of August every year.
Christina Watkins Height/Measurements
Watkins stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Christina Watkins Education
Watkins attended Florida International University in 2008 where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and Communications in 2012.
Christina Watkins Career
Watkins works at WESH 2 in Orlando, Florida, as a weekend morning anchor and reporter. She began working at the station in March 2022. Prior to joining the station, she worked at WDSU-TV in the Greater New Orleans area as a weekday noon and evening anchor from January 2018 to March 2022. She reported on everything from severe weather, breaking news, festivals, and Mardi Gras. Before that, she worked at Spectrum in Charlotte, North Carolina as a weekday morning anchor from January 2015 to December 2017. While at the station, Watkins traveled to be on the ground for big stories like the Pulse Nightclub Shooting in Orlando and Super Bowl 50 in California.
Prior to joining Spectrum, she worked at KQ2 in St. Joseph, Missouri as a morning news anchor from June 2013 to December 2014. Before that, Watkins worked as a sports intern at WESH 2 in Orlando, Florida from March 2013 to August 2013. From February 2013 to April 2013 she worked as an NBA All-Star Reporter at Kia Motors America in Houston, Texas. Before that, Watkins worked at XOS Digital Sports Network in Lake Mary, Florida as a gameday highlight editor from October 2012 to February 2013. She worked as a sports intern at WFOR | CBS Miami in Doral, Florida from August 2010 to August 2012. She also worked as a sports intern at WFTV in Orlando, Florida from May 2011 to August 2011.
Joining WESH 2 News means a lot to Watkins as her late sister, who was a Kid Anchor on the same station in the late 90s inspired her a lot. She is a proud member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Watkins is so passionate about Mental Health Awareness and looks for ways to eliminate the stigma and remind people that it is okay to not be okay.
Christina Watkins Net Worth
In Watkins’ career as an anchor and reporter, she has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Christina Watkins Salary
She receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Christina Watkins Parents and Siblings
Watkins was born and brought up in Oviedo by her parents whose photos she has shared on her Instagram account. She has two sisters, Tereka Danielle, and Tiffany Denise. Unfortunately, Tiffany passed away on December 20th, 2019 at the age of 31.
Christina Watkins Husband
Watkins is in a relationship with Gee Smith who is a XULA alumni. She has not revealed much information concerning him to the public. When she is not working, Watkins enjoys mentoring, giving back, hosting community events, and kayaking. She also loves spending time with her family and their two dogs, Joyde and Nippy.
Christina Watkins WESH 2
Watkins works at WESH 2, where she works alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Sanika Dange
- Michelle Imperato
- Stewart Moore
- Summer Knowles
- Luana Munoz
- Nancy Alvarez
Christina Watkins Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
She is vocal on her social media accounts where she posts frequently. On her Twitter account, she has about 14K followers, around 20K followers on her Facebook page, and about 9.0K followers on her Instagram account.