Kirk Hawkins Biography
Kirk Hawkins is a renowned American journalist currently working as a general assignment reporter for KTLA 5 News since December 2014. Previously, he was working as an anchor for weeknights at WCCB in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In Charlotte, North Carolina, Kirk anchored weeknights for WCCN-TV. He helped WCCB-Tv lead a Democratic National Convention coverage. Also, he wrote live updates from Washington, D.C. During a confirmation hearing for Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx for the U.S. Secretary for transportation. Before joining WCCB-TV, Hawkins was from KCBS-TV/KCAL-TV in Los Angeles, where he worked as a reporter and an anchor fill-in.
In addition, Hawkins was honored by the Los Angeles Press Club on KCBS-TV/KCAL-TV for his breaking news coverage of Occupy L.A. The Wave. Kirk was the station’s lead reporter for Dr. Conrad Murray’s Michael Jackson death trial. “Hawkins also wrote for” The Insider. “Hawkins covered Michael Jacksons’ and Whitney Houston’s death during his tenure in L.A., and Lindsey Lohan’s legal saga.
While serving as a fill-in anchor and reporter at WFTV-TV, Kirk covered some of the last space shuttle launches live from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Moreover, while working at KXLY-TV in Spokane, Washington, Hawkins flew with the Air Force Thunderbirds and he was honored for his feature reporting. Furthermore, Hawkins was almost detained while covering a prison riot for KCOY-TV in Santa Barbara, Hawkins was remembered by the Associated Press.
Kirk played himself in the film “Surrogates” starring Bruce Willis and the original movie “Blue-Eyed Butcher” for Lifetime.
Additionally, Hawkins is the recipient of an Emmy nomination and two Edward R. Murrow Awards.
Hawkins is a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in communication and political science from the University of California in Santa Barbara. in history, he minored.
Kirk Hawkins Age
How old is Kirk Hawkins? Hawkins is a Southern California native. He likes to keep his personal life private. Therefore, information regarding his exact age and when he celebrates his birthday is not known. Nonetheless, his nationality is American, his religion is Christianity and he belongs to the white ethnicity.
Kirk Hawkins Family
Kirk has managed to keep his personal life away from the public eye, hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. Information about whether he has any siblings is not yet available.
Kirk Hawkins Wife
Is Kirk Hawkins married? Hawkins has managed to keep his relationship status under wraps. Also, there are no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone.
Kirk Hawkins Height
Hawkins stands approximately at a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall (1.75 m) with a moderate weight. In addition, he has hazel eye color and brown hair color.
Kirk Hawkins Salary
Hawkins receives an average annual salary of between $92,550 – $110,500 as a reporter for KTLA5.
Kirk Hawkins Net Worth
How much is Kirk worth? Hawkins has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 million. His wealth comes mainly from his career as a journalist.