Marcus Washington Biography
Marcus Washington is an American journalist currently working as the Morning and Midday anchor at NBC Bay Area. Washington anchors “Today In The Bay” and “NBC Bay Area News at 11” alongside Laura Garcia. Prior to joining the station, Marcus was a television news anchor and reporter for WJZ-TV in Baltimore, Maryland, the United States.
He also worked as a television news reporter at WTVF News Channel 5 in Greater Nashville Area, TN. Before that, Marcus worked as a news reporter at KOKI FOX 23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Marcus Washington Age
How old is Marcus Washington? Marcus was born on October 11, in Florida, the United States of America. However, he has not disclosed his year of birth hence his precise age is not known. Marcus celebrates his birthday on October 11th every year.
Marcus Washington Height
Washington stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Marcus Washington Wife
Washington has managed to keep his marital status away from the public. He lives a low profile life and hence it is difficult to tell whether he is single, dating, engaged, or married. However, we promise to update you once the information is available.
Marcus Washington Family
Washington was born and raised by his father and mother in the United States of America. He holds an American nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity. However, he has not disclosed details about his parents and siblings. We are keen on details and will soon update you with the details.
Marcus Washington Education
Washington attended and graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Commerce and Broadcast Journalism. At the University, Marcus was a member of Kappa Alpha Phi Fraternity, the Black Student Association, the National Association of Black Journalists, and the University of Memphis Chapter.
Marcus Washington Career
Washington worked as an anchor and reporter at WJZ (CBS News) In Baltimore, Maryland before joining NBC Bay Area. He covered a broad range of topics at the “Charm City”. He began his career while still a student at the University of Memphis and got a chance to read the news at Mephis’ WUMR-FM Morning Show.
Marcus then received an invitation letter from the station manager on his third day of orientation and was asked to fill in as the host of Thursday’s 4 pm to 7 pm slot. After a few minutes of on-air, the station manager was impressed with his voice and attitude and he was given the job. He eventually started fulfilling his dream of becoming one of the best journalists in the United States.
Later on, Marcus joined the team of journalists who hosted Mephi’s only jazz station. He got inspired by a veteran Mephis journalist by the name of Jor Birch when Marcus was still a young boy and always wanted to be like him or to be more than him. Before landing in Baltimore, Washington worked as an associate producer in Memphis, Tennessee, and also as a reporter in Nashville, Tennessee, Tulsa, Oklahoma, as well as Charlottesville, and Virginia.
In 2011, Washington was named one of “Nashville’s 25 Most Beautiful People” by Lifestyles Magazine. In addition, he was listed number fourteen among “The 50 Hottest Anchors in the World” by Buzzfeed.com in 2017. Prior to joining NBC in San Francisco, Marcus worked at NJZ (CBS) based in Baltimore, Maryland. At the station, Marcus covered a broad range of stories that were majorly impacted by Freddie Gray’s death and its aftermath.
Marcus Washington’s Net Worth
Washington has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 million. His income is mainly from his successful career as a broadcast journalist.
Marcus Washington Salary
Washington receives an approximate annual salary of between $35,000 – $110,000. He is one of the top anchors for NBC Bay Area.