Mike Brookbank Bio, Wiki
Mike Brookbank is an American News Anchor and Reporter working for WEWS-TV ABC 5 in Cleveland, Ohio serving the station as a morning news anchor. He has been working with this station since June 2012.
Mike Brookbank Age
Brookbank 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 30s.
Mike Brookbank Height/Measurements
Brookbank stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 11 inches.
Mike Brookbank Education
Brookbank studied Journalism and Television at Columbia College Chicago – this was from the year 1996 to the year 1997. He then continued his education at the University of North Dakota – there he focused on Television, Journalism, and Communications (from the year 1997 to the year 1999).
Mike Brookbank Career
Brookbank works for WEWS ABC 5 as a morning news anchor, appearing on the program “Good Morning Cleveland”. He also appears on “Don’t Waste Your Money” and he also reports on consumer news. Before joining WEWS-TV, Brookbank worked as a Digital Host at the “Detroit Free Press” – this was from April 2009 to June 2012. From June 2007 to January 2009, Brookbank served as a Morning News Anchor for Barrington Broadcasting Group.
He was a Weekend Anchor and Reporter at WSJV-TV FOX 28 in the South Bend-Mishawaka area (from April 2002 to July 2007). Prior to that, Brookbank reported for WCIA-TV in Champaign, Illinois – it was from January 2001 to April 2002. Brookbank’s career began at KTTC-TV in Rochester, Minnesota, where he worked as a Photographer and Reporter (from August 1999 to January 2001).
Brookbank has spent over 2 decades in local news – he has met countless people with powerful stories. He says that he believes everyone has something worth sharing – he adds that sometimes all it takes is listening. He also says that he works hard to give a voice to those who often go unheard and has been recognized along the way with Emmy nominations for his work as a news anchor and reporter.
Brookbank says that what many do not know is that he began his journey behind the camera as a photographer – this was before he stepped into the spotlight as a reporter. Brookbank also says that he is proud to call Northeast Ohio home – most especially for its mix of seasons, vibrant arts, local food, and strong sense of community.
Mike Brookbank Net Worth
In Brookbank’s career as a News Anchor and Reporter, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Mike Brookbank Salary
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Mike Brookbank Parents and Siblings
Born and raised in the United States, Brookbank manages to keep information regarding his parents and or whether or not he has any siblings away from the limelight. However, Brookbank says that his parents are his biggest role models. They taught him how to always try to be a better person, work hard, and dream big. In his socila media bios, he calls himself an uncle – this indicates that there is a possibility of him having a sibling, who has kid(s). An update of his family information will be done when available.
Mike Brookbank Partner | Gay
Brookbank is openly gay and he is married to a guy whose name is under review. They had their wedding on May 21, 2016 – he posted their wedding photos on his Instagram page on May 21, 2023, and according to the caption, they were celebrating their 7th anniversary. Brookbank and his spouse are proud adoptive parents to 2 kids, a son and a daughter, whose names are also under review. Brookbank also often posts his photos alongside his adoptive kids on his Instagram page, go check ’em out! When Brookbank is not at work, he likes spending precious time with his husband and their 3 rescue dogs: Murphy, Giovanni, and Bocelli.
Also, during his spare time, Brookbank enjoys supporting Cleveland’s sports teams (the Browns, Guardians, Cavs, and Monsters). He also likes to listen to a wide mix of music – from R&B and dance to pop and classic rock. Brookbank’s favorite movies include “A Christmas Story” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” – also, he says that he never gets tired of watching “Friends”. While Brookbank admits he does not read as often as he should, he is always up for ice cream, pizza, or dim sum.
Brookbank also loves being outdoors in the warmer months – most especially running through the Cleveland Metroparks or working in his yard. When it comes to running, he has completed 2 marathons. On weekends, Brookbank says that he enjoys time with his family and discovering new spots around Cleveland. You are likely also to see him at places like West Side Market, local ice cream shops, University Circle, the zoo, Costco, or the Great Lakes Science Center.
Mike Brookbank Volunteer Work
From June 2011 to February 2012, Brookbank volunteered with Detroit Public Schools – there he tutored 2 young students each week. He says that his main goal was to help them improve their reading skills.
Mike Brookbank WEWS-TV ABC 5
Brookbank works at WNDU-TV where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Damon Maloney
- Katie Ussin
- Rob Powers
- Tessa DiTirro
- Tiffany Tarpley
- Tracy Carloss
Mike Brookbank Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 6.1K followers, around 4.4K followers on his Facebook page, and about 1.2K followers on his Instagram account.