Donovan Long Bio, Wiki
Donovan Long is an American Emmy Award-Winning Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist working for WOOD TV 8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as a morning news anchor. He joined the station in July 2019 after working at WVLT.
Donovan Long Age
Long is 31 years old as of 2024. He was born on January 8th, 1993 in the United States and therefore celebrates his birthday on the 8th of January every year.
Donovan Long Height/Measurements
Long stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 1 inch.
Donovan Long Education
Long attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 2011 where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2015.
Donovan Long Career
Long works at WOOD TV 8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as a morning news anchor. He started working at the station in July 2019 as a weekend morning anchor and reporter. Prior to joining the station, he worked at WVLT Volunteer TV in Knoxville, Tennessee as a weekend anchor and reporter from March 2016 to March 2019. While working at the station, he focused on breaking news and severe weather coverage. Before that, Long worked at WFXL-TV Fox 31 in Albany, Georgia as a weekend news anchor, multimedia journalist, and general assignment reporter from July 2015 to March 2016. While working at the station, he produced and fill-in anchored the hour-long weekday newscast.
Long has won an Edward R. Murrow, Associated Press, Michigan Association of Broadcasters, and three Emmy awards throughout his career. He won his first Emmy in January 2018, his second in February 2019 for a serious feature news report, and the third in June 2022. He is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the National Association of Black Journalists.
Donovan Long Net Worth
In Long’s career as an anchor, reporter, and multimedia journalist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Donovan Long Salary
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Donovan Long Parents and Siblings
Long was born and brought up in the United States by his mother Traci Long, and his father Mike Long. He has a twin sister named Destini Long and a younger brother whose name he has not mentioned. Long enjoys engaging in sports activities like basketball, racing, and fishing with his dad.
Donovan Long Wife
Long manages to keep information regarding whether or not he is in marriage private. An update of his marital status will be done when available. During his free time, he enjoys playing recreational basketball, reading, fishing, and spending time with loved ones.
Donovan Long Car Accident
Long was involved in a car accident in July 2018. This accident resulted in a Functional Neurological Disorder which made him spend eleven months learning how to walk and run again.
Donovan Long WOOD TV 8
Long works at WOOD TV 8, where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Amber Krycka
- Brittany Flowers
- Ellen Bacca
- Sara Flynn
- Blake Harms
- Bill Steffen
Donovan Long Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 4.2K followers, around 3.1K followers on his Facebook page, and about 3.2K followers on his Instagram account.