Jim Kosek Bio, Wiki
Jim Kosek is an American Meteorologist working for WAND-TV in Decatur, Illinois, as chief meteorologist. He joined the station in August 2019 after working at WLTZ-TV.
Jim Kosek Age
Kosek manages to keep information regarding his dates of birth away from the limelight. An update of his age will be done once he has made the information public. However, judging from his appearance, he might be in his 50s.
Jim Kosek Height/Measurements
Kosek stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Jim Kosek Education
Kosek attended Penn State University in 1982 where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology in 1986.
Jim Kosek Career
Kosek works at WAND-TV in Decatur, Illinois, as chief meteorologist. He began working at the station in August 2019. Prior to joining the station, he worked at WLTZ-TV in Columbus, Georgia, United States as a meteorologist from June 2017 to August 2019. Before that, Kosek worked at WGCL/CBS in Atlanta, Georgia as a meteorologist from December 2014 to June 2017. While working there, he managed a staff of five reporters and meteorologists and oversaw the redevelopment of graphical presentations on-air. He was also an active member of many outreach/school programs. Prior to that, he worked at KCTV / KSMO / Meredith Corporation in Kansas City, Missouri as a meteorologist from June 2014 to November 2014.
Before that, Kosek worked at KTVX-TV in Salt Lake City, Utah as a chief meteorologist from January 2012 to June 2014. Prior to that, he worked at AccuWeather in State College, Pennsylvania as a chief meteorologist from December 2000 to January 2012. His passion for weather began at a young age after watching the weather on television. Kosek has covered everything from severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to hurricanes. His highlight is the record-breaking 2005 hurricane season. He has even appeared on TV in Japan, China, Canada, and South Korea and also on the late-night talk show circuit.
Kosek has received many awards throughout his career including the Maine Association of Broadcasters Forecaster of the Year on many occasions and also Weatherate’s Most Accurate Forecast in Kansas City, Salt Lake City, and Atlanta.
Jim Kosek Net Worth
In Kosek’s career as a meteorologist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Jim Kosek Salary
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Jim Kosek Parents and Siblings
Kosek was born in West Pittston and brought up on Damon Street by his father Bernie and his late mother Louise Kosek. He also has two older brothers, Mark and Bernie, and a twin sister named Joyce. His father still lives on Damon Street.
Jim Kosek Wife
Kosek is happily married to Misty whom he met after his college days. Together, they have a son named Miles who is 14 years old as of 2024. The family resides in Illinois together with their rescue pets. When he is not working, Kosek enjoys playing softball and volleyball and also spending time with his rescue pets and son.
Jim Kosek Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 1.2K followers, around 4.4K followers on his Facebook page, and about 178 followers on his Instagram account.