Marcus Washington Bio, Wiki
Marcus Washington is an American Anchor/ Reporter working for NBC Bay Area serving the station as a Morning and Midday News Anchor. He has been working with this station since July 2017.
Marcus Washington Age
Washington 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 40s.
Marcus Washington Height
Washington stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Marcus Washington Education
Washington graduated from The University of Memphis with a bachelor of commerce in broadcast journalism.
Marcus Washington Career
Washington works at NBC Bay Area News where he serves the station as a co-anchor. For “Today In The Bay Morning News” from 4:30-AM – & AM News and the NBC Bay Area’s Race in America: The Conversation alongside Jessica Aguirre. This show explores racial equity and social injustice and attempts to bridge the divide between backgrounds and generations. Prior to joining the NBC Bay Area News team, he was serving WJZ(CBS) in Baltimore, Maryland as an anchor and reporter. While he was in “Charm City” he covered a wide range of stories. But his life and approach to reporting were most deeply impacted by Freddie Gray’s death.
During Gray’s funeral, explosive unrest in the city, community rebuilding, and the political fallout. During that time, Marcus was there reporting live from the front lines and continued the months following. The Baltimore Sun writer, David Zurawik, wrote that Marcus Washington again did solid and authoritative reporting for WJZ from Penn and North avenues. The epicenter of protests following the funeral of Gray the last years. Through his careful and caring coverage of the unrest, he earned an Emmy nomination. He states that his dreams of becoming a news reporter and anchor came early for him. Marcus states that he still remembers sitting in his living room at the age of 5 and telling his mom he wanted to do that. This was while referring to the work of veteran Memphis journalist Joe Birch.
Marcus Washington University of Memphis
His career in media began when he was a student at the University of Memphis. This was after inquiring about reading news for Memphis’ WUMR-FM morning show. During his third day of orientation, he received an invitation from the station manager to fill in to host Thursday’s 4-7 PM slot. Just five minutes on-air, the station was impressed with his voice and personality that he walked into the DJ booth and told Marcus, from then on, that was his slot.” Since that time, he became one of the hosts of Memphis’ only jazz station.
Later on, Washington went on to become an associate producer in Memphis, Tennessee. From then on, he went on to become a reporter in Nashville, Tennessee; Tulsa. He states that he has been acknowledged by outlets like the Baltimore Sun and the Washington Post for his reporting. Asides from this, he is flattered and amused to be named one of “Nashville’s 25 Most Beautiful People” (per Lifestyles Magazines in 2011).
Moreover, he is number fourteen among “The 50 Hottest Anchors in the World” according to Buzzfeed.com in the year 2017.” Washington happens to be a member of the Church of Christ, The National Association of Black Journalists, and the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He states that he is excited to explore the Bay Area and all the great treasures, most especially the music, community, and food it has to offer.
Marcus Washington’s Net Worth
In Washington’s career as an anchor, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Marcus Washington Salary
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Marcus Washington’s Parents and Siblings
Washington was born and raised in the United States, he manages to keep information regarding his parents and whether or not he has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of his family information will be done when available.
Marcus Washington Wife/ Spouse
Washington manages to keep information regarding whether or not he is in marriage private. An update of his marital status will be done when available.
Marcus Washington Kids
Washington manages to keep information regarding whether he has any children away from the public. However, once available, an update regarding his children will be done.
Marcus Washington NBC Bay Area
Washington works at NBC Bay Area where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Jessica Aguirre
- Janelle Wang
- Laura Garcia
- Vianey Arana
- Terry McSweeney
- Kari Hall
- Mike Inouye
- Kira Klapper
- Rob Mayeda
- Scott McGrew
Marcus Washington Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
She is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 5k followers, around 9k followers on his Facebook page, and about 3k followers on his Instagram account.