Martin Savidge Biography
Martin Savidge is a well-known American journalist, currently working as an anchor and correspondent at CNN Newsroom in Alpharetta, Georgia, in the United States, since January 2011. He covers domestic and international stories at the station as well as acting as a fill-in anchor on both CNN and CNN-1.
Savidge’s early career included a session at WCIA in Champaign, Illinois, and as a prime-time anchor at WMBD-TV, Peoria, Illinois. Moreover, he interned at WKYC and reported for the Associated Press. Martin joined WJW-TV (WJKW-TV) in September 1984 and won nine Emmy awards, five in Savidge’s final year at the station. Prior to Martin being a local reporter, his datelines while at WJW-TV included Vietnam, Russia, and Ukraine.
Martin was hired by CNN in 1996 as a field reporter but spent most of the time as an anchor. He left the station and joined NBC News in March 2004, but remained in Atlanta. Savidge reported for NBC News in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2005, when Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast. After the hurricane, he helped as a head correspondent and opened an NBC News bureau in New Orleans. Martin, regularly, gave reports about improvements and stories after Hurricane Katrina.
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Moreover, Martin left full-time work at NBC and became an anchor of Worldfocus, an American newscast focusing on international news. Savidge began hosting a weekly radio show on BlogTalkRadio on January 13, 2009. The 30-minute show is based on international news. On August 28, 2009, he announced on the program that Daljit Dhaliwal would replace him in his role in Worldfocus. Luckily, he returned to CNN in 2009 as a freelancer, and in March 2011, he became a CNN staffer.
Martin attended Rocky River High School, Ohio, and graduated in 1976. Later on, he studied theater at Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood, Ohio. He then joined Ohio University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 1981.
Martin Savidge Age
How old is Martin Savidge? Savidge is 65 years old as of May 2023. He was born on May 27, 1958, in Lachine, Quebec, Canada. In addition, Savidge celebrates his birthday on May 27th every year.
Martin Savidge Wife
Martin is married to his beautiful wife, Bliss Savidge. The duo got married in November 1989. He usually describes his wife as a support system from the very beginning. The couple has been blessed with two children: Stehl Savidge, a son, and Blis Savidge, a daughter.
Martin Savidge Family
Savidge was born in Quebec, Canada, and raised in Rocky River, Ohio, in the United States due to his family’s relocation. However, he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. Therefore, he has not disclosed any information regarding his parents or siblings.
Martin Height
Savidge stands at an approximate height of around 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Martin Savidge Net Worth
Savidge has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 million as of 2023. His income is mainly attributed to his career as a journalist.
Martin Savidge Salary
Savidge receives an estimated annual salary of between $45,000 – $110,500.
Martin Savidge Awards
- Two Headliner Awards
- Two Edward R. Murrow Awards
- A Peabody Award
- A DuPont-Columbia Award
- Six Associated Press Awards
- Two United Press Intl. Awards
- Nine local Emmy awards
- 2002 “Media Person of the Year” (from the National Journalism Education Association)
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