Matt Austin Bio, Age, Height, NEWS 6 WKMG, Net Worth, Salary, Parents, and Wife

Matt Austin Bio, Wiki

Matt Austin is an American Anchor and Reporter working for NEWS 6 WKMG in Orlando, FL where he serves as the weekday evening news anchor for 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts. He joined the station in June 2011.

Matt Austin Age and Family

Austin, who is potentially in his 40s, was born and brought up in West Palm Beach County, United States. However, information about his birth date, month, and year, as well as his parents’ details, are under review.

Matt Austin Height

Austin stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.

Matt Austin Career and Education

After graduating from high school, Matt attended and graduated from Florida States. He has an extensive background in news and newsgathering. Austin is a weekday evening news anchor for NEWS 6 WKMG at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts. Ever since he joined the station it has been a wild ride. Throughout his career, Matt has been able to cover some of Florida’s biggest court cases including Casey Anthony and George Zimmerman. He has also covered the hurricanes and tragic events.

While in his career Austin has seen a lot and his reporting has changed the state of Florida. Due to increased common distracted driving crashes, Matt helped change Florida law which previously kept law enforcement from pulling over texting drivers. Austin has been awarded the Service to America Award for his three-year investigation by the National Association of Broadcasters.

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He is goal is to give people a reliable and relatable experience when they watch the news. Apart from being in the newsroom, Matt is also the inventor of a Nasty Karate Chop, Inspired by Jesus, Mediocre Dancer.

Matt Austin Net Worth

In Matt’s career as an anchor, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.

Matt Austin Salary

Austin receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.

Matt Austin Wife and Kids

Austin is married to Tricia, his longtime girlfriend. The couple is blessed with three beautiful daughters: Lulu (secondborn), Addison (firstborn), and Sawyer (lastborn). Austin says that his family gives him added motivation to make sure Central Florida stays safe and informed.

Matt Austin NEWS 6 WKMG

Austin works with NEWS 6 WKMG where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;

  1. Catherine Silver
  2. Molly Reed
  3. Samara Cokinos
  4. Lauren Cervantes
  5. Ryan Welch
  6. Jamie Seh
  7. Candace Campos
  8. Troy Bridges
  9. Tom Sorrells
  10. Steve Montiero

Matt Austin Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

Austin is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 3,982 followers, around 15 K followers on his Facebook page, and about 1,636 followers on his Instagram account.